A 13 year old female presents with malaise, facial edema and decreased urinary output. Prior history is positive for strep throat previously treated. Her work up revealed severe abnormal lab values. Her final diagnosis is post streptococcal glomerulonephritis.
What specific lab values would you suspect are abnormal? Defend your answer.
What is the significance of a positive strep infection?
Compare and contrast acute vs chronic glomerulonephritis.
Does glomerulonephritis resolve? Defend your answer.
