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What is the cause of Post Streptococcal Acute Glomerulonephritis (PSAGN)?
What is the cause of Post Streptococcal Acute Glomerulonephritis (PSAGN)?
- Inflammation of glomeruli due to a viral infection
- Immune reaction to a group B-Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection
- Non-bacterial inflammation of glomeruli due to a previous group A-Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection (correct)
- Direct bacterial invasion of the glomeruli by group A-Beta-hemolytic streptococci
What is a common symptom associated with Post Streptococcal Acute Glomerulonephritis?
What is a common symptom associated with Post Streptococcal Acute Glomerulonephritis?
- Severe headache and dizziness
- Mild edema around the eyes rarely generalized (correct)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Joint pain and stiffness
When does nephritis typically occur after the onset of group A-Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection?
When does nephritis typically occur after the onset of group A-Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection?
- 4-6 weeks
- 1-2 days
- 1-2 months
- 1-3 weeks (correct)
What happens to the antigen-antibody complexes formed in response to Streptococcus bacteria?
What happens to the antigen-antibody complexes formed in response to Streptococcus bacteria?
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What can be found in the urine of an individual with Post Streptococcal Acute Glomerulonephritis?
What can be found in the urine of an individual with Post Streptococcal Acute Glomerulonephritis?
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