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IgA-dominant postinfectious glomerulonephritis: a case report.

Rodolfo Moreno-Alvarado¹, Guillermo Navarro-Blackaller², Werner De Leon-Pérez³

¹Nephrology Service, Military Medical Center, Guatemala, Guatemala.

Frontiers in Nephrology

|November 29, 2023

Summary

Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis (APIGN) is a kidney disease common in developing nations. This case highlights IgA-dominant APIGN in a patient with Staphylococcus epidermidis infection, emphasizing the need for awareness and further research.

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Nephrology
Immunology
Infectious Diseases

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Keywords:

acute kidney injury case report immunoglobulin A kidney biopsy postinfectious glomerulonephritis

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Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis (APIGN) is a significant immunological kidney disease, particularly prevalent in developing countries.

APIGN affects males more than females (2:1 ratio), with a predilection for individuals over 50 years old.

Staphylococcus epidermidis infections and diabetes mellitus are potential contributing factors.