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==Overview==
==Overview==
Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN) is caused by preceding infection with nephritogenic strains of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. The intial  clinical presentation of PSGN is usually asymptomatic then it progresses to microscopic hematuria, proteinuria , edema, hypertension, and symptoms of acute kidney injury. Common risk factors in the development of [[post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis]] include [[streptococcal]] throat infection and [[impetigo]]. Less common risk factors are household infection with the nephritogenic strain of group A streptococcal.  Common complications of [[post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis]] include severe [[nephritis]], renal failure , atypical [[hemolytic-uremic syndrome|hemolytic uremic syndrome ,]] refractory hypoxic [[respiratory failure]], and [[seizure|seizures]]. Prognosis is generally excellent but depends upon age and co-morbidities. Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of [[streptococcal infection]] include [[antistreptolysin O]] (ASO) positive, antinicotinamide adenine dinucleotides positive, antihyaluronidase, and anti–DNAse B positive. Other abnormal laboratory findings include [[leukocytosis]] with [[neutrophilia]], [[c-reactive protein|CRP]] is raised, increased levels of [[blood urea nitrogen]] (BUN) and [[serum creatinine]] levels are increased. On serologic testing, [[hypocomplementemia]] is usually found. On urinalysis, [[proteinuria]], [[hematuria]], and dysmorphic red cells are usually found. Effective measures for the primary prevention of [[post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis]] include improving hand hygiene, better housing, prevent overcrowding, treatment of an infected patient within 24 hours with [[antibiotics]] and prevent close contact. A 26-valent vaccine is recommended for children to prevent post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. Effective measures for the secondary prevention of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis include compliant with anti-hypertensive medication and follow up with the [[nephrologist]].


==What are the symptoms of Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?==
==What are the symptoms of Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?==
Common symptoms of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis include dark [[urine]], [[oliguria]], [[periorbital edema]] and [[hypertension]]. Less common symptoms of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis include general malaise, [[weakness]], [[anorexia]], [[nausea]] and [[vomiting]].


==What causes Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?==
==What causes Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?==

Revision as of 15:08, 18 June 2018

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Overview

What are the symptoms of Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?

What causes Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?

Common causes of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis include infection with group A streptococci. Others strain of streptococci which cause post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis include streptococci M types 47, 49, 55, 2, 60, and 57 causes pyodermatitis and streptococci M types 1, 2, 4, 3, 25, 49, and 12 causes throat infection. Less common causes of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis include group C such as S. zooepidemicus and group G streptococcal infections.

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