Infektionsassoziierte Glomerulonephritis – Nephritisches Syndrom
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Der Vortrag „Infektionsassoziierte Glomerulonephritis – Nephritisches Syndrom“ von Amy Sussman, MD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Nephritisches Syndrom“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following is true regarding infection-associated glomerulonephritis?
- It has a bimodal age distribution.
- A renal biopsy is necessary for the diagnosis.
- It usually starts within 5 days of streptococcal pharyngitis or impetigo.
- It is caused by inappropriate activation of the classical complement pathway.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the morphology of PSGN?
- Electron microscopy shows hump-like subepithelial deposits.
- Immunofluorescence microscopy shows linear deposition of immunoglobulins along the GBM.
- Light microscopy shows mesangial hypocellularity.
- Immunofluorescence microscopy shows the pathognomonic "full-house" pattern of staining.
Which of the following is associated with post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
- Elevated ASO titers
- Elevated C3, C4, and CH50 complement levels
- Low blood pressure
- Protein-to-creatinine ratio of <0.2
What is the most appropriate initial step in the management of infection-associated glomerulonephritis?
- Supportive care
- Methylprednisolone
- Mycophenolate
- Referral to a nephrologist
- Prepare for dialysis
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Dozent des Vortrages Infektionsassoziierte Glomerulonephritis – Nephritisches Syndrom
Amy Sussman, MD
Dr. Amy Sussman is an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Medicine of the University of Arizona (UA), USA.
She obtained her MD from the University of Arizona in 2001 and completed residency and a Nephrology Fellowship at the University of Washington. Dr. Sussman was recruited back to the UA in 2009 and also serves as her department's clerkship director, and as the program director of the UA Nephrology Fellowship.
Because of her strong emphasis on medical student teaching, she has been distinguished with multiple teaching awards in the UA College of Medicine.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Sussman teaches courses on Nephrology.
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