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Published	10/08/2024	IgA nephropathy is also known as {{c1::Bürger’s}} disease.
Published	10/08/2024	Nephritis refers to inflammation within the {{c1::nephrons}} of the kidneys. It causes:• Reduction in {{c1::kidney function}}• {{c…
Published	10/08/2024	The two most common causes of nephritis in children are {{c1::post- streptococcal glomerulonephritis}} and {{c1::IgA nephropathy}}.
Published	10/08/2024	Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis occurs 1 - 3 weeks after a {{c1::Group A strep}} infection, e.g. tonsilitis.{{c1::Immune complexes}} g…
Published	10/08/2024	Consider a diagnosis of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis where there is evidence of recent {{c2::tonsillitis}} caused by streptococcus.…
Published	10/08/2024	Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis Management is supportive and around 80% of patients will make a full recovery. In some …
Published	10/08/2024	IgA nephropathy is related to {{c1::Henoch-Schonlein purpura}}, which is an IgA vasculitis. {{c1::IgA}} deposits in the …
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