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From: Specific strains of Streptococcus mutans, a pathogen of dental caries, in the tonsils, are associated with IgA nephropathy

Figure 3

Relationship between glomerular deposition of galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1) and tonsillar Cnm-positive rate in IgAN patients. (A) IF staining for Gd-IgA1 in kidney sections from IgAN patients. Based on the degree of staining, IgAN patients were divided into two groups: (i) strong (1+) and (ii) weak (±). (B) The rate of glomerular Gd-IgA 1 + was 84.6% in the Cnm-positive group and 53.6% in Cnm-negative group (p = 0.0567).

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