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Measles and acute glomerulonephritis.

C Y Lin, H C Hsu

    Pediatrics
    |March 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Measles infection can cause temporary glomerulonephritis in children. Immune complexes involving measles virus activate complement, leading to self-limited kidney inflammation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Pediatric Nephrology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Postinfectious glomerulonephritis is a known complication following various infections.
    • Measles infection has been rarely associated with renal pathology.

    Observation:

    • A 5-year-old boy presented with transient glomerulonephritis after measles.
    • Serologic tests revealed decreased complement levels (C3, C4, Clq) but normal properdin factor B.
    • Renal biopsy showed mild acute proliferative glomerulonephritis.

    Findings:

    • Measles virus antigen, C3, C4, and immunoglobulin G (IgG) were detected in glomeruli.
    • Electron microscopy identified immune deposits in subepithelial, intramembranous, and subendothelial spaces.
    • These findings suggest postinfectious immune complex glomerulonephritis.

    Implications:

    • The study suggests measles-antibody complexes deposit in glomeruli, activating the complement system.
    • This activation leads to a self-limited form of glomerulonephritis.
    • Highlights the importance of considering measles as a potential trigger for glomerulonephritis in pediatric cases.

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