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Pediatrics Nephritic & Nephrotic Syndrome 58e7d18a

Which of the following is not true of acute PSGN (Post Streptococcal glomerulonephritis)?

A
Electron dense humps on GBM
B
PSGN following streptococcal skin infection will usually show ASLO titre positive
C
Renal biopsy is indicated if prolonged hypocomplementemia persists beyond 2 months
D
C3 is low in acute phase returns to normal in 6 - 8 weeks
High-Yield Explanation
In PSGN, ASO titer is increased in more than 80% patients following streptococcal sore throat; anti-DNase B is elevated in cases of streptococcal skin infection. The level of serum C3 is low in 90% patients but normalizes by 6 - 8 weeks. Persistent low C3 levels indicate other forms of GN and requires renal biopsy On electron microscopy, electron-dense deposits, or "humps," are observed on the epithelial side of the glomerular basement membrane

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