Glomerulonephritis may occur as a consequence of an infection with the bacterium
A) Clostridium difficile.
B) varicella.
C) Streptococcus.
D) MRSA.
E) Salmonella.

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Glomerulonephritis is often caused by an infection with Streptococcus, specifically group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. This infection can result in inflammation of the glomeruli, the tiny filters of the kidneys, leading to impaired kidney function.

Glomerulonephritis May Occur as a Consequence of an Infection with the Bacterium