Postinfectious glomerulonephritis
Facts
:
Immune complex glomerulonephritis (
nephritic syndrome
)
Recent group A beta-hemolytic
streptococcal infection
History / PE
:
Oliguria
Edema, HTN
Tea/cola colored urine
Diagnosis
:
Increased ASO titer
Low serum C3, normal C4
"
Lumpy-bumpy
" immunofluroescence
Treatment
:
Supportive
See Also
:
Nephrotic syndrome
Differential Diagnosis
:
Low complement levels seen in SLE,
postinfectious glomerulonephritis
, MPGN
August 6th 2010
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Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
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