Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Manpreet Kaur, MD [2]

Overview

There are no established measures for the primary prevention of [disease name].

OR

There are no available vaccines against [disease name].

OR

Effective measures for the primary prevention of [disease name] include [measure1], [measure2], and [measure3].

OR

[Vaccine name] vaccine is recommended for [patient population] to prevent [disease name]. Other primary prevention strategies include [strategy 1], [strategy 2], and [strategy 3].

Primary Prevention

• Effective measures for the primary prevention of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis include:
  • Improve hygiene
  • Better housing
  • Prevent overcrowding
• A 26-valent vaccine is recommended for children to prevent post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis.