Acute Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Acute Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Streptococcal
Glomerulonephriti
s
Urinalysis •
•
Hematuria – most consistent urinary abnormality
Polymorphonuclear leukocytes, RE cells, Hyaline and/or Cellular cast are
present
• RBC casts – found in 60-85% of hospitalized children. Characteristic of
Glomerular lesion
Laboratory test recommended
and its rationale