As the single most common cause of the primary glomerulonephritis is ‘idiopathic’ (unknown), little can be done to prevent these afflictions. Among the secondary glomerulonephritis, the prevention of hepatitis B and HIV infections, as well as the development of type 2 diabetes, are possibilities for intervention.

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The best hope for the preservation of renal function and the prevention of complications is early detection and appropriate therapy (which usually implies a proper diagnostic work-up in search of an accurate diagnosis).

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