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Pathophysiology of Post Staphylococcal Glumerulonephritis
Pathophysiology of Post Staphylococcal Glumerulonephritis
Antigen (group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus) Antigen-antibody product Deposition of antigen-antibody complex in glomerulus Increased production of epithelial cells lining the glomerulus Leukocyte infiltration of the glomerulus Thickening of the glomerular filtration membrane Scarring and loss of glomerular filtration membrane Decrease glomerular filtration rate (GFR)