J Korean Pediatr Soc.  1999 Aug;42(8):1170-1174.

A Case of Rheumatic Fever Associated with Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis

• Seo JK
• Nho US
• Kim EJ
• Yoo CW
• Kim CK

Abstract

It is well known that both acute glomerulonephritis and rheumatic fever are a common sequelae of group A streptococcal infection. However, their simultaneous occurrence is uncommon. Only a few cases have been reported because they are different in epidemiologic, clinical, serologic and immunopathogenic characteristics. We experienced a 10-year-old boy who presented the manifestation of acute rheumatic fever and acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. We report this case with brief review of literature.

Keyword

Rheumatic fever; Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis

MeSH Terms

Child
Glomerulonephritis*
Humans
Male
Rheumatic Fever*
Streptococcal Infections