Table 1

Initial clinical findings (n=474)

SymptomsNo of patients (%)
Haematuria
 Gross442  (93)
 Microscopic32 (7)
Oedema397 (84)
Hypertension340 (72)
Nephrotic syndrome5 (1)
Impaired renal function:
 Serum creatinine
  100–299 μmol/l126 (27)
  ⩾300 μmol/l8 (2)
Circulatory congestion45 (10)
Seizures16 (3)