Sri Lanka is a tropical island situated south of India. A rise of incidence of chronic kidney
disease (CKD) was reported from the dry zone of the country in the 1990s, which was not …

Summary The epidemic of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) contributes
significantly to the morbidity and mortality of populations around the globe, particularly in the …

An increase in the prevalence of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) was
observed in several countries of the world since the early 2000s. We reviewed the literature …

This manuscript undertakes a review of current published information (peer-reviewed and
grey literature) on Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka. It …

There has been increased reporting of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu)
in certain agricultural communities in the world. In India, an increased prevalence of CKDu …

Abstract Background Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown origin (CKDu) excludes known
primary renal conditions or systemic disease (such as diabetes mellitus or hypertension) …

Abstract The cause of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in the rural dry
zone of Sri Lanka remains unidentified, despite vast research efforts that brought about an …

New form of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that cannot be attributed to diabetes,
hypertension, primary glomerular nephrities or other known etiologies has encountered in …

A new kidney disease began to emerge in some farming populations in Dry Zone Sri Lanka
since 1990s. This could not be attributed to diabetes, hypertension or any other known …

Chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) is a major health problem in the North
Central Region of Sri Lanka. First reported in the early 1990s, the disease mainly affects …