Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1174 of 2368

Which complication can develop in a child whose strep throat caused by GABHS is left untreated?

  1. Acute bronchiolitis
  2. Laryngotracheobronchitis
  3. Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
  4. Cystic fibrosis
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Correct answer: Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis

Untreated GABHS can lead to scarlet fever, post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, or PANDAS.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Assessment (Recognize Cues). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026