Chronic Glomerulonephritis

Question 1

What is chronic glomerulonephritis?

Answer 1

• characterised by irreversible and progressive glomerular and tubulointerstitial fibrosis
• ultimately leading to a reduction in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and retention of uremic toxins.
• if disease progression is not halted with therapy it can lead to chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and cardiovascular disease.
• the specific cause of CKD in patients with chronic glomerulonephritis may be unknown in many patients
• progression from acute glomerulonephritis to chronic glomerulonephritis

Question 2

What are other types of glomerulonephritis?

Answer 2

-rapidly progressing glomerulonephritis
- focal segmental glomerulonephritis
- membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
- post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
- Lupus nephritis