Which best describes acute glomerulonephritis?
A) Occurs after a urinary tract infection
B) Occurs after a streptococcal infection
C) Associated with renal vascular disorders
D) Associated with structural anomalies of genitourinary tract

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Acute glomerulonephritis is an immune-complex disease that occurs after a streptococcal infection with certain strains of the group A b-hemolytic streptococcus. Acute glomerulonephritis usually follows streptococcal pharyngitis and is not associated with renal vascular disorders or genitourinary tract structural anomalies.

Which Best Describes Acute Glomerulonephritis