Patient's question:
My friend's little child is only 22 months old. Yesterday, they were diagnosed with nephritis, and it was four plus signs? I don't understand why such a young child would get nephritis.Doctor's answer:
Pediatric nephritis generally refers to glomerulonephritis, which is often secondary to bacterial or viral infections of the upper respiratory tract. It is caused by a series of autoimmune reactions triggered in the body after the pathogen invades, leading to kidney damage and resulting in the disease. The causes of pediatric nephritis are closely related to bacterial and viral infections. Most children are affected by viruses because their immune systems are weaker, making them more susceptible to the disease and thus leading to nephritis. Therefore, early treatment is necessary. If treatment is delayed or improper, it can be distressing and even life-threatening to the child's health.