Montini G (2007) Antibiotic treatment for pyelonephritis in children: multicentre randomized controlled non-inferiority trial. BMJ 335: 386 Acute pyelonephritis is a serious disease, especially for ...

Guidelines for the management of acute pyelonephritis in children currently recommend that oral antibiotic therapy is preceded by parenteral treatment with a third-generation cephalosporin. This ...

The urinary system is the drainage system of the human body for removing waste and extra water. It consists of the two kidneys, two ureters (which connect the kidneys and the bladder), a bladder and a ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a severe public health problem that are caused by a range of different pathogens. When the infection migrates to the upper urinary tract or is seeded there via ...

THE clinical diagnosis of pyelonephritis is frequently overlooked, and the disparity between the clinical and post-mortem findings in this infection has been emphasized repeatedly. 1–4 The failure of ...

Acute pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the kidneys that affects up to 2 percent of pregnant women. In most cases, the infection first develops in the lower urinary tract. If it’s not ...

It has been difficult to devise a practical clinical approach to reliably separate simple urinary tract infections (UTIs) from UTIs that also involve the kidneys (acute pyelonephritis). The gold ...

A kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, is a serious medical condition that occurs when harmful bacteria enter and infect the kidneys. The infection typically starts in the bladder or urinary tract and ...

The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 127, No. 6 (Jun., 1973), pp. 626-631 (6 pages) The effect of ampicillin in combination with diuresis (produced by injection of furosemide) on renal titers of ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for pyelonephritis? A: Consult an urologist, if you are getting recurrent UTI or pyelonephritis. If urologist is not available you should consult a nephrologist for ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Chronic Pyelonephritis' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...