NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Acute pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection causing inflammation of the kidneys and is one of the most common diseases of the kidney. Pyelonephritis occurs as a complication of an ascending urinary tract infection (UTI) which spreads from the bladder to the kidneys and their collecting systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bacteria such as E. coli often cause the infection. However, any serious infection in the bloodstream can also spread to the kidneys and cause acute pyelonephritis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pyelonephritis is inflammation of the kidney, typically due to a bacterial infection. Symptoms most often include fever and flank tenderness.

Detailed explanation-4: -Symptoms of kidney infection can vary depending on your age and may include chills, fever, and painful urination. A kidney infection is caused by bacteria or viruses that infect your bladder and move upstream to infect one or both of your kidneys.