From: DailyQuestion@...

Date: April 1, 2009 3:10:22 PM GMT+03:00

To: glennskow@...

Subject: EMedHome Question of the Day

The EMedHome Question of the Day is:

Postinfectious glomerulonephritis is induced by infection with specific strains of group A Beta-hemolytic streptococci.  Does it only occur following pharyngitis?  How long after infection does the hematuria typically occur?

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The Answer is:

Postinfectious glomerulonephritis is most commonly preceded by symptoms of either pharyngitis or impetigo, with a latent period from infection to hematuria of 10 and 21 days, respectively (Mayo Clin Proc, 1/09, pg. 72).


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