MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Glomerulonephritis (gloe-MER-u-loe-nuh-FRY-tis) is inflammation of the tiny filters in the kidneys (glomeruli). The excess fluid and waste that glomeruli (gloe-MER-u-lie) remove from the bloodstream exit the body as urine. Glomerulonephritis can come on suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).

Detailed explanation-2: -Glomerulonephritis is a group of diseases that injure the part of the kidney that filters blood (called glomeruli). Other terms you may hear used are nephritis and nephrotic syndrome. When the kidney is injured, it cannot get rid of wastes and extra fluid in the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Causes of glomerulonephritis Glomerulonephritis is often caused by a problem with your immune system. Sometimes it’s part of a condition such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or vasculitis. In some cases, it can be caused by infections, such as: HIV.

Detailed explanation-4: -While nephritis may be related to an infection, it more often results from an autoimmune condition such as lupus, which causes the body’s immune system to inadvertently attack the kidneys and other organs and tissues throughout the body.