MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A post-mortem of a 52-year-old man, with a long history of chronic glomerulonephritis, resulted in his death, revealed markedly reduced, firm, finegrained kidneys. Microscopical investigation showed fibrinous inflammation of serous and mucosas, dystrophic changes of parenchymatous organs and a brain edema. What complication has led to the serous and mucosas lesions?
A
Uremia
B
Anaemia
C
Sepsis
D
DIC-syndrome
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glomerulonephritis may develop a week or two after recovery from a strep throat infection or, rarely, a skin infection caused by a streptococcal bacteria (impetigo). Inflammation occurs when antibodies to the bacteria build up in the glomeruli.

Detailed explanation-2: -A family history of kidney disease. Past or current kidney problems. Having other health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Taking certain medicines. Exposure to toxins.

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