Other Potential CKD Hotspots in the World: The Cases of Mexico and the United States

Summary: Hotspots of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) have been identified throughout the globe, of which the Mesoamerican nephropathy in Central America is the most conspicuous example. It affects mainly agricultural workers, heat exposure during extenuating shifts leading to sudden dehydration and subsequent acute kidney injury (AKI) episodes is the main hypothesis, with other factors such as environmental and social determinants playing an underlying role. Recent reports have suggested that Mexico and the United States may have newly identified CKDu hotspots.

Source: Seminars in Nephrology - April 30, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Diego J. Aguilar, Magdalena Madero Source Type: research