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What is the prefix of pyelonephritis?
The prefix of pyelonephritis is "pyelo-".
How is Pyelonephritis related to reflux?
Pyelonephritis is often associated with the reflux of urine from the bladder to the upper urinary tract
Who gets pyelonephritis?
Acute pyelonephritis is most common in adult females but can affect people of either sex and any age
How does multiple sclerosis cause pyelonephritis?
Urinary retention can predispose someone with MS to urinary tract infection, including pyelonephritis.
What are possible complications of pyelonephritis?
bacteremia (bacterial invasion of the bloodstream), hypertension, chronic pyelonephritis and even permanent kidney damage.
What do urine tests for pyelonephritis show?
If the patient has pyelonephritis, the urine tests will show the presence of white blood cells, and bacteria in the urine
What is the difference between glomerulonephritis and pyelonephritis?
glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys however, pyelonephritis is inflammation of the kidney(s). They are both due to infection.
What diet will help prevent pyelonephritis?
fiber
Is acute pyelonephritis a virus or bacteria?
viral
What is the scientific name for acute pyelonephritis?
IT is Escherichia coli
Can pyelonephritis cause chronic kidney failure?
Yes
Could renovascular hypertension occur as a result of pyelonephritis?
no
