A 16-year-old is admitted to the renal unit with a diagnosis of postinfectious glomerular disease. What is a cause of postinfectious glomerular disease?
A) Viral tonsillitis that precedes the onset of glomerulonephritis by 4 to 6 weeks
B) Staphylococcal infection of the sinuses that precedes the onset of glomerulonephritis by 3 to 4 weeks
C) Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection of the throat that precedes the onset of glomerulonephritis by 5 to 6 weeks
D) Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection of the throat that precedes the onset of glomerulonephritis by 2 to 3 weeks
Ans: D
Feedback: Postinfectious causes are group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection of the throat that precedes the onset of glomerulonephritis by 2 to 3 weeks. Therefore options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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