A patient develops hematuria following a streptococcal infection. Immune complex deposition in glomeruli is seen. What disease is most likely?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
PSGN is caused by Type III immune complex deposition after strep infection. Complement activation causes glomerular inflammation.
Keep practicing
More Hypersensitivity and Autoimmunity questions
- A patient shows blistering skin lesions in which antibodies target desmoglein. What is the mechanism?
- A patient develops urticaria after receiving radiocontrast dye. Which mediator is primarily released during this reaction?
- A patient with celiac disease develops intestinal damage due to T-cell activation against gluten peptides. Which hypersensitivity type is t…
- A patient with Goodpasture syndrome produces autoantibodies attacking basement membranes. What type of hypersensitivity reaction is involve…
- A patient develops hives, bronchospasm, and hypotension minutes after eating peanuts. Which hypersensitivity reaction is this?
- A newborn develops hemolytic disease of the newborn due to maternal anti-Rh antibodies. Which hypersensitivity mechanism is responsible?