Acute Post Infectious Glomerulonephritis Flashcards
Cause of Acute Post Infectious Glomerulonephritis (2)
Group A Strep Usually
Beta Haemolytic
Acute Post Infectious Glomerulonephritis Throat site lasts for how long?
7-10 Days
Acute Post Infectious Glomerulonephritis skin site lasts for how long?
2-4 Weeks
Acute Post Infectious Glomerulonephritis Diagnosis? (3)
Bacterial Culture
Positive ASOT
Low C3 Normalises
A positive ASOT points to a diagnosis of which kidney disease?
Acute Post Infectious Glomerulonephritis
Treatment of Acute Post Infectious Glomerulonephritis? (3)
Antibiotics
Support Renal Function
Diuretics
Nephrogenic Antigens on Strep associated with what kidney condition?
Acute Post Infectious Glomerulonephritis
Nephrogenic Antigens on Strep bind specific sites where in Acute Post Infectious Glomerulonephritis?
Glomerulus