What is the usual treatment of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?
a. antibiotic administration
b. dialysis
c. increasing fluid intake during the acute phase
d. no treatment
D
Medical treatment for acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis focuses on presenting signs and symptoms and the degree of renal dysfunction. Usually, no treatment is required.
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