Nephritic Syndromes Signs And Symptoms

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Definition

Acute nephritic syndrome is a group of disorders that cause swelling or inflammation of the internal kidney structures (specifically, the glomeruli).

Nephritic syndrome is a type of glomerulonephritis.


Alternative Names

Glomerulonephritis - acute; Acute glomerulonephritis; Nephritis syndrome - acute


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Acute nephritic syndrome is often caused by an immune response that is triggered by an infection or other disease.

Frequent causes in children and adolescents...

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