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  • Acute Glomerulonephritis - AGN - Pathophysiology - Schematic Diagram

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    Catherine Milar Descallar
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    Acute glomerulonephritis is caused by an immune response to an infection elsewhere in the body. Antibodies form against bacteria or viruses which then deposit in the glomeruli of the kidneys. This causes inflammation and thickening of the glomerular basement membrane, reducing its ability to filter blood. Symptoms include edema, high blood pressure, reduced urine output, and blood in the urine from kidney damage. If left untreated, it can progress to long term scarring and kidney failure.

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    Acute glomerulonephritis is caused by an immune response to an infection elsewhere in the body. Antibodies form against bacteria or viruses which then deposit in the glomeruli of the kidneys. This causes inflammation and thickening of the glomerular basement membrane, reducing its ability to filter blood. Symptoms include edema, high blood pressure, reduced urine output, and blood in the urine from kidney damage. If left untreated, it can progress to long term scarring and kidney failure.

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    Acute Glomerulonephritis - AGN - Pathophysiology - Schematic Diagram

    Enviado por

    Catherine Milar Descallar
    Acute glomerulonephritis is caused by an immune response to an infection elsewhere in the body. Antibodies form against bacteria or viruses which then deposit in the glomeruli of the kidneys. This causes inflammation and thickening of the glomerular basement membrane, reducing its ability to filter blood. Symptoms include edema, high blood pressure, reduced urine output, and blood in the urine from kidney damage. If left untreated, it can progress to long term scarring and kidney failure.

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    PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: ACUTE GLOMERULONEPHRITIS

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