Common Causes Of Glomerulonephritis

Strep Throat

Strep throat is a major cause of acute glomerulonephritis. Patients with strep throat typically have a fever, and pain while swallowing is common. The lymph nodes in the front of the neck may become swollen, and patients could also notice small red dots (petechiae) on the roof of the mouth. Strep throat is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, and this can be spread by inhaling infected air droplets or by touching a contaminated surface. To test for strep throat, doctors will need to swab the patient's throat. The swab can be tested with a rapid strep test, which gives results in about twenty minutes. The doctor may also choose to perform a throat culture test on the swab. Antibiotics are the standard treatment for strep throat, and most patients are given either amoxicillin or penicillin. A typical course of antibiotics is around seven to ten days, and patients typically notice an improvement in their symptoms after two days. Patients should let their doctor know if they do not get any symptom relief after this period.

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