Nephritic syndrome Flashcards
What is the presentation of nephritic syndrome?
Haematuria
Proteinuria (less than in nephrotic syndrome)
Reduction in kidney function
What are the common causes of nephritic syndrome in children?
Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
IgA nephropathy
What is post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
Nephritic syndrome that occurs following a streptococcal infection
What bacteria cause post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
Beta haemolytic streptococcus
How long after a strep infection does PSGN develop?
1-3 weeks
What bacteria often causes tonsillitis?
Streptococcus pyogenes
What is the management of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
Supportive treatment
Diuretics for oedema
Anti-hypertensives for hypertension
What kind of illness commonly causes post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
Tonsillitis
What is IgA nephropathy?
IgA deposits in the nephrons of the kidney cause inflammation
What will a renal biopsy show in IgA nephropathy?
IgA deposits
Glomerular mesangial proliferation
How long after an URTI does IgA nephropathy occur?
A few days
What blood result is indicative of post-streptoccocal glomerulonephritis?
Raised antistreptolysin O
