Who runs primaries and caucuses?

Primaries are run by state and local governments. Voting happens through secret ballot. Some states hold “closed” primaries in which only declared party members can participate. In an open primary, all voters can participate, regardless of their party affiliation or lack of affiliation.

What is a US caucus?

A caucus is a meeting of supporters or members of a specific political party or movement.

How do primaries and caucuses work?

In caucuses, party members meet, discuss, and vote for who they think would be the best party candidate. In primaries, party members vote in a state election for the candidate they want to represent them in the general election.

Which is the most common predisposing cause of glomerulonephritis?

Any chronic infection or neoplasia can be a predisposing cause of glomerulonephritis. S. equi subsp. equi and S. equi subsp. zooepidemicus may cause poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis in humans. Hypercoagulability and thrombosis are common complications of glomerulonephritis. Glomerulonephritis may cause subclinical or clinical disease.

Is it possible to have glomerulonephritis without a disease?

It is not always possible to know what causes glomerulonephritis. Many diseases and conditions can lead to damage of the glomeruli, but someone may also have glomerulonephritis without ever having one of these diseases or conditions. Some of the problems that can lead to glomerulonephritis include:

How does proliferative glomerulonephritis affect the capillary wall?

Proliferative glomerulonephritis is characterized by proliferation of the mesangial cells with an influx of inflammatory cells. Membranous glomerulonephritis is characterized by accumulation of matrix and thickening of the glomerular basement membrane (GBM) and capillary wall.

How is glomerulonephritis different from idiopathic renal disease?

Glomerulonephritis is also either idiopathic or secondary. Cats with idiopathic disease are more apt to present mainly with signs of renal disease, whereas cats with secondary disease usually present for the underlying disease and glomerular disease is detected only during the clinical work-up.