[HB viral infection and the nephrotic syndrome]

Development, course and treatment of glomerulonephritis in comparison with other nephropathies was studied in 295 Hb-carriers with the nephrotic syndrome. Results of quantitative content of Hb-antigens in the blood serum and urine and nephrobiopsy materials were evaluated to show the etiopathogenetic role of Hb-viral infection in the development of glomerulonephritis. Four groups of Hb-carriers of the nephrotic syndrome were studied depending on hepatitis B markers in the blood serum. Treatment results are described in this category of patients.