Nephritic syndrome historical perspective
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In 1908, C.F. Wahrer described an epidemic of hemorrhagic nephritis preceded by scarlet fever in 35 patients. Epidemics of nephritis continued in 1915 among British troops during World War I.[1] Clinical and pathological findings from both epidemics were similar. Hemolytic streptococci were isolated from cultures of the oropharynx in many patients.[1]
Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is thus considered the earliest nephritic syndrome to be described.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 RAMMELKAMP CH, WEAVER RS (1953). "Acute glomerulonephritis, the significance of the variations in the incidence of the disease". J Clin Invest. 32 (4): 345–58. doi:10.1172/JCI102745. PMC 438348. PMID 13052693.