Kidney damage can result from infections affecting podocytes and tubules, or from high blood pressure damaging the Bowman's capsule. Genetic disorders such as polycystic kidney disease also damage the kidneys.
Kidneys can be damaged by infections, which can affect podocytes and tubules, or by high blood pressure, which damages the Bowman's capsule's epithelial cells and basement membrane. Genetic conditions like polycystic kidney disease also cause damage.
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