Question

A 5-year-old male was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. History reveals that he had an infection 3 weeks before the onset of this condition. The infection was most likely located in the:_____________.

Answer 1

Throat.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Glomerulonephritis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the filters of the kidneys (glomeruli), which are small capillary vessels that eliminate excess fluid, electrolytes and residues that the bloodstream has. These wastes are eliminated from the body through the urine.

Glomerulonephritis usually appears as a complication of infections caused by bacteria of the genus Streptococcus, such as strep throat and to a lesser extent, a skin infection.

It can manifest itself 1 to 2 weeks after recovery from a throat infection.

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