CLINICAL COURSE OF VIRUS-ASSOCIATED GLOMERULONEPHRITIS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Abstract

Viral syndromes are often considered likely triggers of autoimmune diseases. Studies in pediatric cohorts also support this association in acute glomerulopathies. A prospective Canadian study linked 71% of nephrotic syndrome (NS) exacerbations to a specific viral respiratory infection. In this study, 32 children with UA were followed for two years with repeat cultures and daily urine tests