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Glomerulonephritis ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. Hypertension can be a complication of glomerulonephritis, but it is not a cause of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN).
Correct. PSGN is often linked to recent respiratory infections, particularly those caused by streptococcal bacteria.
Incorrect. Diabetes mellitus is not a common cause of PSGN.
Incorrect. Familial history may be a risk factor for some kidney diseases, but it is not a direct cause of PSGN.
A) Incorrect. Hypertension can be a complication of glomerulonephritis, but it is not a cause of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN).
B) Correct. PSGN is often linked to recent respiratory infections, particularly those caused by streptococcal bacteria.
C) Incorrect. Diabetes mellitus is not a common cause of PSGN.
D) Incorrect. Familial history may be a risk factor for some kidney diseases, but it is not a direct cause of PSGN.