Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis include streptococcal throat infection and impetigo. Less common risk factors are household infection with the nephritogenic strain of group A streptoccocal.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Common Risk Factors
- Common risk factors in the development of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis include:
- Streptococcal throat infection
- Impetigo
Less Common Risk Factors
- Less common risk factors in the development of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis include:
- Household infection with the nephritogenic strain of group A streptococcal
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Manpreet Kaur, MD [2]