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      Nephropathy caused by Chinese herbs in the UK.

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      Aristolochic Acids, Biopsy, Drugs, Chinese Herbal, adverse effects, Eczema, drug therapy, Female, Humans, Kidney, drug effects, pathology, Kidney Failure, Chronic, chemically induced, Kidney Function Tests, Middle Aged, Phenanthrenes

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          The use of Chinese herbal remedies is increasing in the UK. We report the presence of a nephrotoxic compound in herb samples, which led to end-stage renal failure in two patients. We suggest that use of these products is regulated more tightly.

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