Of four patients with cryptococcal pyelonephritis, three had taken acetylsalicylic acid and adrenal steroids for rheumatoid arthritis, and one had lymphoma. Hematuria, proteinuria and pyuria preced ...

NECROSIS of the renal papillae, sometimes termed "papillitis necroticans"1 or "necrotizing pyelonephritis,"2 is an infrequently recognized and severe type of suppurative renal infection that is usu ...

Typical gross features of acute pyelonephritis that can be observed at the autopsy are punctate abscesses present on both the cortical and cut surfaces of the kidney (with an apparent predilection ...

Pyelonephritis is the medical term used to refer to infection of the kidneys and upper urinary tract, that is, the infectious process that affects the kidneys and renal pelvis. It is a disease of ...

Acute pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the kidneys, which affects 1 to 2 percent of pregnant women.

Dr Desai reviews a decision algorithm for treating patients with acute pyelonephritis, published in NEJM.

Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Pyelonephritis'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.

Pyelonephritis is an underrecognized cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with orthotopic ileal neobladder substitution, investigators report.

A kidney infection, also called pyelonephritis, is a UTI that typically originates in the bladder and progresses to affect either one or both kidneys.

Acute Pyelonephritis Episodes (APE) can be a life-threatening condition as it makes the kidneys swell and could even result in long-term harm.

Secondary acute pyelonephritis in women with urinary tract abnormalities, pregnant females, children and men is generally considered to be more serious condition than acute primary pyelonephritis.

Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Chronic Pyelonephritis'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.