Henoch-Schönlein purpura-like presentation in IgA-dominant Staphylococcus infectionassociated glomerulonephritis - a diagnostic pitfall.

Conclusion: In adult patients with an HSPlike presentation, a high index of suspicion for underlying Staphylococcal infection is warranted. Blood cultures are frequently negative. Cultures from the site of infection should be performed. Steroid treatment did not improve outcomes. Renal outcomes were frequently poor. PMID: 23320971 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Clinical Nephrology - January 15, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Satoskar AA, Molenda M, Shim R, Zirwas M, Variath RS, Brodsky SV, Nadasdy GM, Hebert L, Rovin B, Nadasdy T Tags: Clin Nephrol Source Type: research