PATHOLOGY

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: -What causes acute glomerulonephritis? The acute disease may be caused by infections such as strep throat. It may also be caused by other illnesses, including lupus, Goodpasture’s syndrome, Wegener’s disease, and polyarteritis nodosa. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are important to prevent kidney failure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis. Focal segmental glomerulonephritis. Glomerulonephritis associated with nonstreptococcal infection. Goodpasture syndrome.

Detailed explanation-4: -For example, glomerulonephritis can be: Focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis-the glomeruli are sclerosed or scarred. Focal means that only some of the glomeruli are affected and segmental means that only parts of a glomerulus (and not the whole glomerulus) may be affected.