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  2. Henoch–Schönlein purpura - Wikipedia

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    The changes are indistinguishable from those observed in IgA nephropathy. [12] Microphotograph of a histological section of human skin prepared for direct immunofluorescence using an anti-IgA antibody, the skin is a biopsy of a patient with Henoch–Schönlein purpura. IgA deposits are found in the walls of small superficial capillaries (yellow ...

  3. IgA nephropathy - Wikipedia

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    IgA nephropathy (IgAN), also known as Berger's disease (/ b ɛər ˈ ʒ eɪ /) (and variations), or synpharyngitic glomerulonephritis, is a disease of the kidney (or nephropathy) and the immune system; specifically it is a form of glomerulonephritis or an inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney.

  4. Type III hypersensitivity - Wikipedia

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    Immune complex glomerulonephritis, as seen in Henoch-Schönlein purpura; this is an example of IgA involvement in a nephropathy. The reaction can take hours, days, or even weeks to develop, depending on whether or not there is immunological memory of the precipitating antigen. Typically, clinical features emerge a week following initial antigen ...

  5. Nephritic syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The symptoms at onset are very similar to IgA nephropathy and include abdominal pain, hematuria, edema, and oliguria. [ 18 ] Henoch–Schönlein purpura (HSP) - Often considered a systemic form of IgA nephropathy , Henoch–Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a systemic small-vessel vasculitis that is characterized by deposition of IgA antibody immune ...

  6. Food poisoning is extremely common. But that doesn't ... - AOL

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    Common symptoms of food poisoning include stomach aches and pain, nausea, fever, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. "Those most at risk for severe foodborne illness include children under 5 ...

  7. Glomerulonephritis - Wikipedia

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    It is characterised by deposits of IgA in the space between glomerular capillaries. [2]: 501 [4]: 554–555 Henoch–Schönlein purpura refers to a form of IgA nephropathy, typically affecting children, characterised by a rash of small bruises affecting the buttocks and lower legs, with abdominal pain. [2]: 501

  8. File:IgA Nephropathy.webm - Wikipedia

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    English: What is IgA nephropathy? IgA nephropathy, sometimes called Berger disease, is a type of nephritic syndrome where abnormal IgA antibody is formed, which results in immune complex deposition in the glomerular mesangium, leading to kidney disease. This video covers the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of IgA nephropathy.

  9. Cutaneous small-vessel vasculitis - Wikipedia

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    In cases where a cause can be determined, medications and infectious pathogens are most common in adults, while IgA vasculitis (Henoch–Schönlein purpura) frequently affects children. [6] Other etiologies include autoimmune conditions and malignancies, usually hematologic (related to the blood). [5] [6]