Which of the following conditions is the most frequent cause of acute renal failure in children?
a. chronic urinary tract infections c. hemolytic uremic syndrome
b. nephrotic syndrome d. acute glomerulonephritis
C
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A Incorrect. Acute renal failure in children is not most often associated with chronic urinary tract infections.
B Incorrect. Acute renal failure in children is not most often associated with nephrotic syndrome.
C Correct. Acute renal failure in children is most often associated with an underlying infection or secondary to hemolytic uremic syndrome.
D Incorrect. Acute renal failure in children is not most often associated with acute glomerulonephritis.
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