Pyelonephritis Flashcards by Vansh A

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What is pyelonephritis?

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Infection of the kidney, typically from ascending E coli infection from the urinary tract

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How does pyelonephritis present?

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More common in younger women
Fevers and rigors
Loin pain
N+V
Dysuria
Urinary frequency

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How is pyelonephritis managed?

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MSU before starting antibiotics
7-10 days of Cephalosporin/Quinolone e.g. Ceftriaxone or Ciprofloxacin

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