Treatment:
The results of treatment with both anti-parasitic agents and
immunosuppressive drugs have been disappointing. Very early treatment
of schistosomiasis may be the only available way of preventing the poor
outcome of schistosomal nephropathy.
Glomerulopathy Secondary To Virus Infection
A variety of viral infections may be associated with features of
acute glomerulonephritis. However, it is usually milder than it is in post
streptococcal glomerulonephritis.
Classification:-
(1) Herpes virus: - cytomegalovirus
- Epestien Bar virus.
(2) Paramyxovirus: - measles - mumps
(3) Parovirus
(4) Hepatitis viruses: - hepatitis B - hepatitis C
(5) Retroviruses: - human immunodeficiency virus.
(6) Influenza viruses: - Influenza A & B
Mechanism of Renal affection in viral infection:
(1) Direct cytopathic effect of the virus on the glomerular cells.
(2) Immune complex mediated which is due to stimulation of antibody
response.