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kidney anatomy, glomerulonephritis, post-streptococcal, post-infectious glomerulonephritis, post-streptococcal gn, the kidneys, involves inflammation, the glomeruli after infection, certain strains, the streptococcus bacterium, post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is now an uncommon form of glomerulonephritis, the result of an infection, the kidneys, a remote site the skin, pharynx, a specific type of group a hemolytic streptococcus bacterium, a consequence of trapping immune complexes, formed from streptococcal antigen, antibodies, complement, glomeruli, the kidneys, glomeruli, become inflamed, causing inefficient filtering, excreting function by the kidneys, protein, blood present, in the urine, excess fluid commonly accumulates, hypertension, high blood pressure, post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis now occurs less frequently, infections, make a person vulnerable, commonly treated, antibiotics, develop 1 to 2 weeks after an untreated throat infection, 3 to 4 weeks after a skin infection, occur in people of any age, children 6 to 10 years old, skin, throat infections, not uncommon in children, post-infectious gn, rare complication of these infections, risk factors include having a recent history of sore throat, strep throat, streptococcal skin infections, impetigo, streptococcal infections, visible blood, in the urine, smoky urine, rust-colored urine, decreased urine output, edema, swelling, swelling, the face, eyes, common, swelling, the feet, ankles, extremities, swelling, the abdomen, generalized swelling, cough, sputum, additional symptoms that associated, joint stiffness, joint pain, an examination shows edema, the face, generalized, peripheral, dependent edema, appear, circulatory congestion is common, associated abnormal sounds heard, listening, heart, lungs, a stethoscope, auscultation, blood pressure, urinalysis shows white blood cells, casts, abnormalities, urine protein present, less than, nephrotic syndrome, urine sodium low, serum aso elevated, serum complement levels, decrease, kidney biopsy confirms post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, biopsy is not, necessary, results of an anti-dnase b test abnormal, no specific treatment, post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, treatment is focused on relief of symptoms, antibiotics, penicillin, destroy any streptococcal bacteria that remain, antihypertensive medications, diuretic medications needed to control swelling, high blood pressure, corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medications, generally not effective, dietary salt restriction necessary to control swelling, high blood pressure, post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, resolves spontaneously after several weeks to months, minority of adults, progress to chronic renal failure, acute renal failure, hyperkalemia, nephrotic syndrome, chronic glomerulonephritis, chronic renal failure, end-stage renal disease, hypertension, congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, symptoms indicate post-streptococcal gn present, have experienced post-streptococcal gn, decreased urine output, new symptoms occur, adequate treatment of known streptococcal infections, prevent post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis.