Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis overview
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
There is no established system for the classification of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis.
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Xyz from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
CT scan
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
The mainstay of treatment is pharmacotherapy, however dietary therapy is useful for controlling edema and hypertension. Dietary therapy includes low salt, protein intake, and water restriction. If the streptococcal infection is still present, it should be treated with antibiotics. To control severe hypertension, labetalol is usually used, For mild to moderate hypertension, furosemide is used. For rapidly progressive crescentic acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, methylprednisolone is preferred.