Posted: August 16th, 2017

A history of infection specifically caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci is associated with which of the following disorders?

A history of infection specifically caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci is associated with which of the following disorders?
a) Acute glomerulonephritis
Acute glomerulonephritis is also associated with varicella zoster virus, hepatitis B, and Epstein-Barr virus.
b) Acute renal failure
Acute renal failure is associated with hypoperfusion to the kidney, parenchymal damage to the glomeruli or tubules, and obstruction at a point distal to the kidney.
c) Chronic renal failure
Chronic renal failure may be caused by systemic disease, hereditary lesions, medications, toxic agents, infections, and medications.
d) Nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is caused by disorders such as chronic glomerulonephritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple myeloma, and renal vein thrombosis.