True about post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is -
Acute post streptococcal glomerulonephritis is an immunologic response of the kidney to infection, characterized by the sudden appearance of edema, hematuria, proteinuria and hypeension . It is essentially a disease of childhood that accounts for approximately 90% of renal disorders in children.the only way to prevent these complications is Early treatment of pharyngitis eliminates the risk of Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis Ref Harrison20th edition pg 277
50% of cases occur after pharyngitis
Early treatment of pharyngitis eliminates the risk of P.S.G.N.
Glomerulonephritis, secondary to skin infection, is more common in summer
Recurrence is seen
Kidney