Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis

Postinfectious glomerulonephritis continues to be the most common cause of acute glomerulonephritis in children. Although in the past it was considered to be mainly a complication of streptococcal infections, today it is well known that infection with many other pathogens may trigger an immune respo...

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Published in:Pediatric annals 2020-06, Vol.49 (6), p.e273-e277
Main Authors: Mohammad, Dunya, Baracco, Rossana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Antigens
Biopsy
Blood pressure
Comparative Analysis
Developed Nations
Developing countries
Disease
Edema
Evidence
Hematuria
Hemoglobin
Hypertension
Immunoglobulins
Industrialized nations
Injuries
Kidneys
Laboratories
LDCs
Microscopy
Pathogenesis
Patients
Pediatrics
Proteins
Scarlet fever
Skin
Staphylococcus infections
Urinalysis
Urine
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Summary:Postinfectious glomerulonephritis continues to be the most common cause of acute glomerulonephritis in children. Although in the past it was considered to be mainly a complication of streptococcal infections, today it is well known that infection with many other pathogens may trigger an immune response that results in glomerular injury. Most children with postinfectious glomerulonephritis have an excellent prognosis with complete recovery of renal function and no recurrence. This article summarizes the history, presentation, evaluation, differential diagnosis, and management of children with postinfectious glomerulonephritis. [ Pediatr Ann . 2020;49(6):e273–e277.]
ISSN:0090-4481
1938-2359
DOI:10.3928/19382359-20200519-01