Case Study: Kate, a high school basketball player, has been hospitalized with a severe throat infection, fever, and a question of pneumonia. She has been taking antibiotics. Her physician noted edema and elevated blood pressure. The following are selected abnormal urinalysis results:
Color: Red
Protein: 2+
Blood: 2+
Microscopic RBC's: 30-60 hpf (dysmorphic forms noted)
Casts: 1-3 hyaline/lpf, 0-3 RBC/lpf, 1-3 granular/lpf
1. What is the probable diagnosis?
2. Which urinalysis results is/are characteristic of this condition?
3. What is the probable causative organism in this case?
Case Study: Bonnie, a 40-year-old woman with a past history of kidney infections, was seen by her physician because she felt lethargic for a few weeks. She also complained of decreased frequency of urination and a bloated feeling. The physician noted swelling around the eyes (periorbital) and general edema, including a swollen abdomen. The following significant urinalysis results were reported:
Appearance: Yellow, frothy
Protein: 3+
Microscopic