Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis 1. mesangial proliferation on light microscopy*
2. RBC casts (w/wo)
polycystic kidney disease polycystin protein function is impaired
what are the two types of PCKD 1. Autosomal recessive: kids
2. Autosomal dominant: adult (PKD1 & PKD2 mutation)
gonorrhea possible symptoms 1. Asymptomatic
2. dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
3. vaginal discharge
4. vaginal bleeding between period
chlamydia possible symptoms 1. Asymptomatic
2. dysuria
3. dyspareunia (painful or difficult intercourse)
4. vaginal discharge
gonorrhea 1st line Tx ceftriaxone
chlamydia 1st line Tx azithromycin or doxycyclin
Group A strep Bacitracin sensitive
All strep species catalase negative
, All staph species catalase positive
clear hemolysis is the same as saying "______" beta hemolysis
Group A strep beta hemolyis
most common pathogen of pyelonephritis E. coli
Staph. Saprophyticus 1. urease positive
2. beta-galactosidase positive
3. novobicine resistant
4. polymixin B sensitive
5. coagulase negative
purpura red splotches on skin (extravasation of blood into tissue)
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura small vessel vasculitis (IgA immuncomplex deposition)
Henoch-Schonlein purpura symptoms 1. palpable purpura on butt and legs
2. GI pain (and bleeding)
3. hematuria
Henoch-schonlein purpura Tx 1. self-limited
2. steroids (if severe)