What is nephritis?
Nephritis is an inflammation or bruising of tissues within the kidney, which is most commonly the result of a recent strep infection (of the throat or skin). Other less common causes include lupus, IgA nephropathy hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Children with nephritis present with ‘tea’ colored urine, puffy face and decreased urine output. Some may develop high blood pressure and acute renal failure, needing dialysis. Most children with strep-related nephritis get better on their own and have no long-term kidney damage or problems.
