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Post-streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
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Summary
Post-streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
is an
Immune-mediated kidney disease
that occurs after an
Infection with certain strains of streptococcus bacteria
, often following throat or
Skin Infections
. It is characterized by
Inflammation of the glomeruli
, leading to symptoms such as hematuria, proteinuria, and hypertension, and generally has a
Good prognosis
with
Supportive Care
.
Concepts
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Streptococcus Pyogenes
Immune Complex Deposition
Complement Activation
Hematuria
Proteinuria
Hypertension
Renal Biopsy
Supportive Care
Edema
Antistreptolysin O Titer
C3 Complement Levels
Glomerulonephritis
Group A Streptococcus
Streptococcal Infections
Glomerular Inflammation
Post-streptococcal Complications
Post-infectious Glomerulonephritis
Relevant Degrees
Inflammation and Irritation 100%
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