Compare and contrast the features and manifestations of acute, rapidly progressive, and chronic glomerulonephritis Flashcards
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Acute
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· Acute
o Specific: IgA nephropathy (Berger Disease)
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Rapidly progressive
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o Affects the membrane of the glomerulus
o Rare but renal failure happens
o Goodpasture - renal failure can occur
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Chronic
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o Leads to chronic kidney failure
o Often involves several glomerular disease (diabetes, lupus, systemic diseases)
