ACUTE GLOMERULONEPHRITIS (pathology)

Definition :
        - disease of kidney characterized by inflammation of glomeruli

Causes :
        - post streptococcal glomerulonephritis
        - tuberculosis, syphilis
        - injecting illegal drugs
        - bacterial endocarditis
        - hepatitis B and C, HIV
        - lupus
        - Good pasture's syndrome , IgA nephropathy
        - polyartheritis, wegener's granulomatosis

clinical features :
       - an elevated body temp (100.4)
       - breathing difficulties
       - edema
       - nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
       - pallor, vision problems

Investigations :
       - urine test
       - blood test
       - throat swab
       - renal function test
       - kidney biopsy
       - imaging tests (x-ray,  USG, CT)

Treatment :
      - diet and fluid intake
      - treatment for hypertension
      - antibiotic for bacterial infections
      - corticosteroids for lupus and vasculitis
      - kidney dialysis