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Glomerulonephritis
Causes, Glomerulonephritis
Post Strep Glomerulonephritis (PSGN)
Due to Immune Complex Deposits
in situ immune complex formation —> deposition of Strep antigens with the GBM and subsequest Ab binding
In Turn Cross-react with Glomerular Components (molecular Mimicry)
Parents
in situ immune complex formation —> deposition of Strep antigens with the GBM and subsequest Ab binding