What causes Acute Interstitial Nephritis?

Acute interstitial nephritis can be caused by:

• Infections such as:
  • Streptococcus
  • Herpes
  • Mumps
  • Hepatitis C
  • Syphilis
  • HIV
• Particular medications (accounts for 85% of all cases)
  • Certain antibiotics
  • Anti-ulcer drugs
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Certain diuretics
• Conditions that affect the immune system (eg, lupus )