True about post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is –
Correct Answer: Glomerulonephritis, secondary to skin infection, is more common in summer
Description: Acute post streptococcal glomerulonephritis is an immunologic response of the kidney to infection, characterized by the sudden appearance of edema, hematuria, proteinuria and hypeension . It is essentially a disease of childhood that accounts for approximately 90% of renal disorders in children.the only way to prevent these complications is Early treatment of pharyngitis eliminates the risk of Post streptococcal glomerulonephritis Ref Harrison20th edition pg 277
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