Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis ( 35 Questions)

Question 8 :
A client is diagnosed with poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN). Which type of infection is most commonly associated with the development of PSGN?


Correct Answer: D

A) Incorrect. Viral respiratory infections are not the most common type of infection associated with PSGN.

B) Incorrect. Bacterial skin infections are not typically linked to the development of PSGN.

C) Incorrect. Staphylococcal infections can lead to various illnesses, but they are not the primary cause of PSGN.

D) Correct. PSGN is most commonly associated with streptococcal infections, particularly group A streptococci.


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