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ConditionName

Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

History of throat infection or skin infection (impetigo) by 1-3 weeks;
Cola-colored urine;
Edema (periorbital);
HTN;
Oliguria

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

Best first test: UA;
Dysmorphic RBC, RBC cast, proteinuria, hematouria

2nd test: ↑antistreptolysin O (ASO) titers;
anti-DNAse Abs titers  (others strep spices);

Most accurate: Biopsy: deposit of IgG on basement membrane;

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

Renal failure -> Death

ProgressionFromCondition

Sore throat

TreatmentOptions

Treatment of strep will not prevent post-strep glomerulonephritis;

Supportive

PharmOptions

Steroids;
ACE inhibitors;
Statins;

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/genitourinary-disorders/glomerular-disorders/rapidly-progressive-glomerulonephritis-rpgn