Etiopathogenesis of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
Joint Authors
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 5, Issue 3 (30 Jun. 1994), pp.365-370, 6 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
1994-06-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
The relationship between nephritogenic strains of group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABS) and acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) is well established.
Recent studies have cast some doubts on the importance of the M-antigen which is widely used in classifying the nephritogenic strains of GABS.
The renal injury occurs as a result of an immune-mediated process which involves the complement system.
This leads to deposition of circulating immune complexes and/or their in-situ formation in the kidney resulting in renal damage.
Newer antigenic fractions have been identified in GABS, which include; endostreptocin (ESS), nephritis strain associated protein (NSAP), and pre-absorbing antigen (Pa-Ag).
These developments have allowed a better insight into the pathogenesis of APSGN.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Azzam, Maha A.& Mattoo, Tej K.. 1994. Etiopathogenesis of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 5, no. 3, pp.365-370.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Azzam, Maha A.& Mattoo, Tej K.. Etiopathogenesis of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 5, no. 3 (December 1994), pp.365-370.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-214802
American Medical Association (AMA)
Azzam, Maha A.& Mattoo, Tej K.. Etiopathogenesis of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 1994. Vol. 5, no. 3, pp.365-370.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-214802
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 367-370
Record ID
BIM-214802