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In the United States, a kidney disease is considered rare if it affects fewer than 200,000 people. There are approximately 150 different types and subtypes of rare kidney diseases, which can make them challenging to diagnose.

While 37 million Americans have some form of kidney disease, rare kidney diseases make up only a Show Full Answer

In the United States, a kidney disease is considered rare if it affects fewer than 200,000 people. There are approximately 150 different types and subtypes of rare kidney diseases, which can make them challenging to diagnose.

While 37 million Americans have some form of kidney disease, rare kidney diseases make up only a small portion of these cases. Some examples of rare kidney diseases include:

- Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G)
- Immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN)
- Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN)
- Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
- Alport syndrome
- Fabry disease
- Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS)

Unlike common kidney disease that typically develops from diabetes or high blood pressure, rare kidney diseases usually stem from genetic factors or autoimmune conditions.

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