Discuss the pathophysiology of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, Discuss the specific management for children with AGN, and Discuss the health education to children and parents to prevent from relapse of AGN

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Chapter16: Adult And Pediatric Dosages Based On Body Surface Area
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Acute glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the kidney mediated by an immunological process. Group A βhaemolytic streptococcal infection is common in children aged 5-12 years old and can lead to acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis which may develop after recovery from a streptococcal throat infection or skin infection (impetigo). 

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  • Discuss the pathophysiology of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis,
  • Discuss the specific management for children with AGN, and
  • Discuss the health education to children and parents to prevent from relapse of AGN.
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