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Post-infectious glomerulonephritis — PARA MCQ

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HardGeneral Medicine - RenalPost-infectious glomerulonephritisPARA

A 46-year-old man has haematuria, hypertension and ankle swelling 2 weeks after a sore throat. Urine microscopy shows red-cell casts and creatinine is raised. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: A — Glomerulonephritis

Haematuria with red-cell casts, hypertension and renal impairment after infection suggests nephritic glomerulonephritis.

Reference: NICE CKS: Chronic kidney disease; UK Kidney Association glomerulonephritis resources