What causes the dark urine associated with acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
A) Blood and protein leaking through the capillary into the filtrate
B) Proteinuria and microscopic hematuria from the inflammation
C) Pyuria from inflammatory exudate
D) Bleeding from ulcerations in the kidneys

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The dark urine in acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is primarily due to blood (hematuria) and protein leaking through the damaged glomerular capillaries into the urine, giving it a dark or cola-colored appearance.

What Causes the Dark Urine Associated with Acute Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis