acute nephritic syndrome (acute nephritis) Flashcards
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acute nephritis - features
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abnormal HOST response? HTN Oliguria Smoky brown haematuria with red cell casts Trace of oedema
2
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acute nephritic syndrome - causes
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post-strep
IgA - commonest GN
vasculitis - eg SLE
3
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acute nephritic syndrome - investigation
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throat swab
ASO titre
24h urinary protein
4
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acute nephritic syndrome - treatment
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penicillin - if strep present
salt restriction
anti-HTives
