True about post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is -
50% of cases occur after pharyngitis
Early treatment of pharyngitis eliminates the risk of P.S.G.N.
Glomerulonephritis, secondary to skin infection, is more common in summer
Recurrence is seen
Acute post streptococcal glomerulonephritis is an immunologic response of the kidney to infection, characterized by the sudden appearance of edema, hematuria, proteinuria and hypeension . It is essentially a disease of childhood that accounts for approximately 90% of renal disorders in children.the only way to prevent these complications is Early treatment of pharyngitis eliminates the risk of Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis Ref Harrison20th edition pg 277
Kidney