What is acute postinfectious glomeruloneprhtis?

➢Acute postinfectious GN is caused by glomerular deposition of immune complexes resulting in proliferation of and damage to glomerular cells and infiltration of leukocytes, especially neutrophils. ➢ The classic pattern is seen in poststreptococcal GN. ➢Infections by organisms other than streptococci also may be associated with postinfectious GN. ➢These include certain pneumococcal and staphylococcal infections as well as several common viral diseases such as mumps, measles, chickenpox, and hepatitis B and C. ➢In most cases, the initial infection is localized to the pharynx or skin. ➢In rare cases, the disease can develop during the infection