Urinary casts are present with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis because of:

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Inflamed tubules mold RBCs and protein into a typical mass, known as urinary casts. This is a characteristic finding in acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. Option A is incorrect as urinary casts are not formed due to the presence of microbes and leukocytes in the filtrate. Option B is incorrect as ruptured capillaries would lead to blood in the urine, but not necessarily the formation of urinary casts. Option C is incorrect as reabsorption of cells and proteins does not typically contribute to the formation of urinary casts.

Urinary Casts Are Present with Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis Because Of