at present , immune complex formation in the blood circulation system , in situ complex formation within the glomeruli , antibody cross-reactions between beta-hemolytic group a streptococci and human kidney tissue as well as tissue damage independent of specific antibodies are intensively discussed to explain the pathogenesis of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis .
C0022646
kidney
C0403414
acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis