What is Acute Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN)?
Acute Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN) is a kidney condition that occurs after an infection caused by certain strains of the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes. It typically follows a streptococcal throat or skin infection and is characterized by inflammation of the glomeruli, the tiny filtering units in the kidneys.