What is Pyelonephritis | All you need to know | Causes | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment

Pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the kidneys. It usually occurs as a result of a complication of a UTI (urinary tract infection) which spreads from the bladder to either one or both kidneys. It is a serious infection that can lead to many complications and become life threatening. It is important to have the knowledge to be able to recognise and treat it quickly and effectively.

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[musondachama]

As a student due for exams this is very accurate thank you

[BrianRusBuenafe]

Very clear, what is extra renal pelvis?thanks

[ekenmauma]

Please they said I have right pyelonephritis what will I do