19th February 2024

A 34-year-old female presents to the acute medical unit with a 3-day history of hypertension

A 34-year-old female presents to the acute medical unit with a 3-day history of hypertension, haematuria and lower limb oedema. She recently recovered from a skin infection treated with antibiotics 1.5 weeks ago. Blood tests showed positive ASOT titres with low C3 levels.

Which of the following best describes the pathogenesis of the underlying diagnosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.