What causes PSGN?

What causes PSGN?

PSGN is a kidney disease that can develop after infections caused by bacteria called group A Streptococcus (group A strep). These infections include throat and skin infections like strep throat, scarlet fever, and impetigo.

What are the clinical signs in acute streptococcal glomerulonephritis?

The clinical features of acute glomerulonephritis include:

• Edema (often pronounced facial and orbital edema, especially on arising in the morning)
• Hypertension.
• Proteinuria.
• Macroscopic hematuria, with urine appearing dark, reddish-brown.
• Complaints of lethargy, generalized weakness, or anorexia.

Is PSGN nephritic or nephrotic?

The clinical presentation of PSGN varies from asymptomatic, microscopic hematuria to the full-blown acute nephritic syndrome, characterized by red to brown urine, proteinuria (which can reach the nephrotic range), edema, hypertension, and acute kidney injury.

What are the risk factors for glomerulonephritis?

What causes glomerulonephritis?

• High blood pressure.
• Diabetes.
• Cancer.
• Strep throat.
• Regularly taking more than the recommended dose of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, aspirin or naproxen.
• Bacterial infection of your heart.
• Viral infections, such as HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.