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When does acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis develop?

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after certain streptococcal bacteria (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci) have infected the skin or throat. Antigens from the dead streptococci clump together with the antibodies that killed them. These clumps are trapped in the kidney tubules

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What is the nursing diagnosis of Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis?

The nursing diagnosis for Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis may include: Fluid volume excess related to decreased glomerular filtration rate, Risk for infection related to impaired immune response, and Activity intolerance related to fatigue and decreased renal function.

How can poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis be prevented?

Receiving prompt treatment for streptococcal infections may prevent APSGN

What is an anti-DNase-B test?

detects antigens produced by group A strep, and is elevated in most patients with rheumatic fever and poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis.

What are the good food for a patient with acute glomerulonephritis?

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How is poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis diagnosed?

made by taking the patient's history, assessing his/her symptoms, and performing certain laboratory tests. Urinalysis usually shows blood and protein in the urine

Autoimmune disease in which antibodies damage the capillaries of the kidneys?

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Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus may precede what?

Acute glomerulonephritis

What can be symptoms of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?

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How common is poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?

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