Henoch-Schönlein nephritis associated with streptococcal infection and persistent hypocomplementemia: a case report

Henoch-Schönlein nephritis associated with streptococcal infection and persistent hypocomplementemia: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a systemic disease with frequent renal involvement, characterized by IgA mesangial deposits. Streptococcal infection can induce an abnormal IgA immune response like Henoch-Schönlein purpura, quite simila...

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Main Authors: Vozmediano María C, de la Nieta Maria, Pérez-Álvarez Javier, Anaya Sara, Rivera Francisco, Blanco Julia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/50

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