Question 371 · LEK · Nephrotic and nephritic syndromes
Which of the following is characteristic of acute glomerulonephritis?
- A. increased concentration of anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies (anti-GBM).
- B. increased concentration of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA).
- C. increased concentration of anti-streptolysin O (ASO).
- D. increased concentration of anti-double stranded DNA antibodies (dsDNA).
- E. B and C are true.
Hint
Classic acute nephritic syndrome follows a streptococcal throat or skin infection: which serological test reflects that trigger?
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