Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (patient information)

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

What are the symptoms of Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?

What causes Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?

Common causes of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis include infection with group A streptococci. Others strain of streptococci which cause post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis include streptococci M types 47, 49, 55, 2, 60, and 57 causes pyodermatitis and streptococci M types 1, 2, 4, 3, 25, 49, and 12 causes throat infection. Less common causes of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis include group C such as S. zooepidemicus and group G streptococcal infections.

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Condition

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Sources

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