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1
Q

what is commonest cause of glomerulonephritis in adults?

what dose it overlap with?

A
IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease) 
overlaps with Henoch-Schonlein purpura
2
Q

classic presentation of IgA nephropathy?

A

recurrent macroscopic haematuria in young male, assoc with URTI

3
Q

how to differentiate between IgA nephropathy and post-strep GN?

A

post-strep - proteinuria & haematuria , 1-2 weeks after URTI
IgA - macroscopic haematuria , 1-2 days after URTI