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Crescentic glomerulonephritis: a possible complication of streptokinase treatment for myocardial infarction.

Authors :
Murray, N
Lyons, J
Chappell, M
Source :
British Heart Journal; Nov1986, Vol. 56 Issue 5, p483-485, 3p
Publication Year :
1986

Abstract

Twenty days after a streptokinase infusion given for myocardial infarction, a patient developed a group G streptococcal throat infection. Thirteen days later he presented with a serum sickness type illness and progressive renal failure. Renal biopsy showed crescentic glomerulonephritis. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00070769
Volume :
56
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Heart Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
66280484
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/hrt.56.5.483