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	Pyelonephritis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pyelonephritis is an ascending urinary tract infection that has reached the pyelum (pelvis) of the kidney (nephros in Greek).
		Acute pyelonephritis is an exudative purulent localized inflammation of kidney and renal pelvis.
		Trimethoprim (or co-trimoxazole) or nitrofurantoin are often used first-line, although in full-blown pyelonephritis amoxicillin (with or without clavulanic acid), gentamycin (with or without ampicillin), fluoroquinolones (eg.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pyelonephritis (270 words)

	Dr. Koop - Pyelonephritis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Pyelonephritis is a serious bacterial infection of the kidney that can be acute or chronic.
		One of the most common renal diseases, acute pyelonephritis is a sudden inflammation caused by bacteria.
		This type of kidney pain differs from renal colic pain of kidney stones in that it is continuous and does not come in waves, stays in one spot, and may be worse by moving around.
	www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/43/508.html (943 words)

	HerbChina2000.com - Herbal Remedies - Pyelonephritis
		Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney and the ureters.
		Chronic pyelonephritis is the pathological result of progressive inflammation on the renal interstitium and tubules, and the radiologic diagnosis of the renal scarring and destructive changes in the caliceal system that are presumed to be caused by bacterial infection, vesicoureteral reflux, or both.
		Pyelonephritis is a kidney infection usually caused by bacteria that have traveled to the kidney from an infection in the bladder.
	www.herbchina2000.com /therapies/KPL.shtml (903 words)

	Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis): Urinary Tract Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
		The risk of pyelonephritis is increased in people with obstruction of the ureters, diabetes, in people with a weakened immune system (which reduces the body's ability to fight infection), and in pregnant women.
		Chronic pyelonephritis occurs only in people who have major underlying abnormalities, such as a urinary tract obstruction, large kidney stones that persist or, most commonly, reflux of urine from the bladder into the ureters (which occurs mostly in young children).
		The typical symptoms of pyelonephritis lead a doctor to perform two common laboratory tests to determine whether the kidneys are infected: examining a urine specimen under a microscope and culturing bacteria in a urine specimen to determine which bacteria are present.
	www.merck.com /mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec11/ch149/ch149e.jsp (861 words)

	Pyelonephritis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the kidney and upper urinary tract that usually results from noncontagious bacterial infection of the bladder (cystitis).
		Symptoms of acute pyelonephritis typically include fever and chills, burning or frequent urination, aching pain on one or both sides of the lower back or abdomen, cloudy or bloody urine, and fatigue.
		The diagnosis of pyelonephritis is based on the patient's history, a physical examination, and the results of laboratory and imaging tests.
	webess16.micromedex.com /content/DiseaseDex/001129.htm (983 words)

	Pyelonephritis (cattle) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		In cattle, pyelonephritis is a common condition, although sporadic in occurrence, which is almost entirely confined to mature cattle, particularly cows, and is caused by Corynebacterium renale.
		It is generally agreed that pyelonephritis is basically an infectious and contagious disease but that there are subsidiary aetiological factors since intact and healthy urinary tract relatively resistant to infection.
		In chronic pyelonephritis there is loss of condition and a fall in milk yield over a period of weeks, during which there are bouts of fever and inappetance.
	www.abbey-vetgroup.co.uk /pyelonephritis_(cattle).htm (433 words)

	ENLmedical.com: Conditions And Concerns: Medical Encyclopedia: Pyelonephritis
		Pyelonephritis can be further classified according to the extent and severity of damage to the kidneys.
		Pyelonephritis most commonly occurs as a result of urinary tract infection (cystitis), particularly in the presence of transient (occasional) or persistent backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureters or kidney pelvis (vesicoureteric reflux).
		Acute pyelonephritis can be severe in the elderly and in people who are immunosuppressed (for example, those with cancer or AIDS).
	www.enlmedical.com /article/000522.htm (1007 words)

	THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 17, Ch. 227, Urinary Tract Infections
		The term pyelonephritis refers to bacterial infection of the kidney parenchyma and should not be used to describe any tubulointerstitial nephropathy unless UTI is documented.
		In 30 to 50% of women with a normal urinary tract, pyelonephritis occurs by the ascending route despite the dynamics of urine flow and the interference of the vesicoureteral junction.
		Although acute pyelonephritis is frequently associated with renal scarring in children, similar scarring in adults is not detectable in the absence of reflux or obstruction.
	www.merck.com /mrkshared/mmanual/section17/chapter227/227a.jsp (3896 words)

	Pyelonephritis
		Pyelonephritis usually starts when bacteria on the skin enter the urethra (the tube that empties the urine), swarm up into the bladder, and advance onward through the ureters into the kidneys.
		Chronic pyelonephritis is always the result of a major underlying disorder, such as an unremedied obstruction, persistent large kidney stones, diabetes, or a constriction of the urinary tract.
		Acute attacks of pyelonephritis are usually heralded by pain on either side of the lower part of the back (possibly spreading around and down to the groin), chills, fever, nausea, vomiting, and painful or frequent urination.
	www.healthsquare.com /mc/fgmc9015.htm (633 words)

	Pyelonephritis
		The most common cause of pyelonephritis is the backward flow (reflux) of infected urine from the bladder to the upper urinary tract.
		Urine cultures are repeated as part of the follow-up of patients with chronic pyelonephritis.
		Pyelonephritis is often associated with the reflux of urine from the bladder to the upper urinary tract.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/pyelonephritis.jsp (1241 words)

	Pyelonephritis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Pyelonephritis is a common suppurative inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis caused by bacterial infection.
		Pyelonephritis is usually associated with an infection of lower urinary tract and occurs more frequently in females.
		In animals with acute pyelonephritis, the kidneys may be enlarged, but chronic pyelonephritis appears as shrunken, irregular kidneys.
	www.vetmed.wsu.edu /courses_vm546/Content_Links/DfDx/Renal_Disease/pyelonephritis.htm (334 words)

	Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) (Disease) - Des Moines, Iowa Health Hospital IA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Pyelonephritis most often occurs as a result of urinary tract infection, particularly in the presence of occasional or persistent backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureters or kidney pelvis (vesicoureteric reflux).
		Reflux nephropathy (an infection that occurs in the presence of an obstruction)
		The risk is also increased when there is a history of chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection and when the infection is caused by a particularly aggressive type of bacteria.
	www.iowahealth.org /13270.cfm (855 words)

	Pyelonephritis and Renal Scarring (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Pyelonephritis is generally the result of an ascending infection.
		Higher grades of reflux are a risk factor for pyelonephritis, but in patients with mild reflux, their risk for pyelonephritis is the same as in those without reflux.
		Once acute pyelonephritis has occurred, ultimate renal scarring is independent of the presence or absence of vesicoureteral reflux (Scarring is identified equally in patients with and without reflux).
	www.indyrad.iupui.edu /public/lectures/HTML/NM-RM/NUCMED/GU11.HTM (841 words)

	Nikon MicroscopyU: Human Pathology Digital Image Gallery - Hematogenous Pyelonephritis
		Pyelonephritis is a common kidney disorder that occurs in both chronic and acute forms.
		Acute pyelonephritis most often affects only a single section of the kidney, but the chronic disease, which develops after many years of repeated infections, usually involves more extensive regions of the organ, which generally has undergone substantial scarring.
		Medical professionals generally recommend that individuals who are at high risk for pyelonephritis or who have recently recovered from an episode drink plenty of water and cranberry juice or take vitamin C tablets, all of which deter bacterial growth in the urinary tract.
	www.microscopyu.com /galleries/pathology/hematogenouspyelonephritis.html (360 words)

	Comparison of Escherichia coli Strains Recovered from Human Cystitis and Pyelonephritis Infections in Transurethrally ...
		uropathogenicities of all of the 71 pyelonephritis strains and
		Contribution of Proteus mirabilis urease to persistence, urolithiasis, and acute pyelonephritis in a mouse model of ascending urinary tract infection.
		Ascending pyelonephritis in the absence of vesicoureteral reflux.
	iai.asm.org /cgi/content/full/66/7/3059 (4868 words)

	Porcine Cystitis-pyelonephritis Complex - The Merck Veterinary Manual
		Distinguishing features of endemic cystitis and pyelonephritis within a herd include lack of a temporal relationship between the vulvar discharge and the estrous cycle, minimal effect on herd fertility, low morbidity, high mortality, and an increased frequency in advanced-parity (6+) sows.
		Unilateral or bilateral pyelonephritis or pyelitis is the primary lesion in the kidneys.
		In some cases, determination of urea concentration in ocular fluids is a useful aid to postmortem diagnosis of pyelonephritis, especially if it is difficult to ascertain whether the lesions found in the urinary tract are responsible for the death of the animal.
	www.merckvetmanual.com /mvm/htm/bc/130303.htm (1260 words)

	FindArticles search for "Pyelonephritis"
		Acute pyelonephritis is one of the leading causes for hospital admission during pregnancy.
		Acute focal bacterial pyelonephritis is a renal inflammatory disease that has similarities to both pyelonephritis and renal abscess.
		Acute pyelonephritis, a kidney infection, occurs in one to two percent of all pregnancies and treatment with antibiotics is necessary to prevent complications.
	www.findarticles.com /p/search?tb=art&qt=Pyelonephritis (758 words)

	Women's Health Advisor 9.0: Pyelonephritis
		It can be serious because of the important function of the kidneys and because the infection may enter the bloodstream.
		If you have blockage from a kidney stone, you are at risk of developing pyelonephritis.
		Avoid using irritating cosmetics or chemicals in the area of the vagina and urethra (such as scented napkins or panty liners).
	www.obiakorobgyn.com /medical/crs/pyelneph.htm (724 words)

	Causes of Pyelonephritis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Pyelonephritis as a complication: Other conditions that might have Pyelonephritis as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Pyelonephritis.
		Pyelonephritis as a symptom: Conditions listing Pyelonephritis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Pyelonephritis.
		Further relevant information on causes of Pyelonephritis may be found in the risk factors for Pyelonephritis, medications that may cause Pyelonephritis, contagiousness for Pyelonephritis, genetics of Pyelonephritis, and underlying causes of Pyelonephritis.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /p/pyelonephritis/causes.htm (329 words)

	Pyelonephritis - DrGreene.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Young babies with pyelonephritis may be irritable, jaundiced, and feed poorly.
		Pyelonephritis is not directly contagious, although the bacteria in stool that can lead to pyelonephritis can be spread by touch.
		Children who have had pyelonephritis once (and most young children who have had any urinary tract infection) should have imaging studies of the urinary tract to identify specific ways to prevent further infections.
	www.drgreene.com /21_1165.html (514 words)

	Clinical diagnosis of pyelonephritis often presumptive - DVM
		The serum chemistry profile is usually normal unless chronic pyelonephritis is contributing to chronic renal failure (azotemia with an inappropriate urinary specific gravity).
		In dogs with acute pyelonephritis, the kidneys may be large; in dogs with chronic pyelonephritis, the kidneys may be small with an irregular surface contour.
		Unresolved chronic pyelonephritis may lead to chronic renal failure, and diagnostic follow-up, therefore, is important to document resolution of the pyelonephritis.
	www.dvmnewsmagazine.com /dvm/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=16044&&pageID=2 (617 words)

	Introduction: Pyelonephritis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Pyelonephritis information: Pyelonephritis is a kidney infection, usually from bacteria that spread from the bladder.
		Researching symptoms of Pyelonephritis: Further information about the symptoms of Pyelonephritis is available including a list of symptoms of Pyelonephritis, other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Pyelonephritis, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center.
		Statistics and Pyelonephritis: Various sources and calculations are available in statistics about Pyelonephritis, and you can also research other medical statistics in our statistics center.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /p/pyelonephritis/intro.htm (250 words)

	Adult Health Advisor 2005.2: Pyelonephritis (Kidney Infection)
		You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition.
		Pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the kidney.
		When you have a bladder infection, it is harder for your body to stop urine from flowing back to the kidneys.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/aha/aha_pyelneph_crs.htm (897 words)

	eMedicine - Pyelonephritis : Article by Ann G Egland, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Early recognition and prompt treatment of UTIs is important to prevent progression to pyelonephritis or urosepsis and avoid late sequelae, such as renal scarring and renal failure.
		Differentiating between cystitis and pyelonephritis in the pediatric patient may be difficult and is not always possible.
		UTI and pyelonephritis must be considered in younger pediatric patients with fever and/or nonspecific symptoms so that this fairly common diagnosis is not overlooked.
	www.emedicine.com /ped/topic1959.htm (2669 words)

	eMedicine - Pyelonephritis, Chronic : Article by Anupama Gowda, MD
		Background: Chronic pyelonephritis is renal injury induced by recurrent or persistent renal infection.
		Factors that may affect the pathogenesis of chronic pyelonephritis are (1) the sex of the patient and his or her sexual activity; (2) pregnancy, which may lead to progression of renal injury with loss of renal function; (3) genetic factors; (4) bacterial virulence factors; and (5) neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
		Chronic pyelonephritis is renal injury induced by recurrent or persistent renal infection.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic2841.htm (2120 words)

	p980728a - Emphysematous Pyelonephritis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Abstract: Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare and life-threatening suppurative infection of renal parenchymal and perirenal tissues, characterized by spontaneous gas production.
		We describe a recent case of a diabetic woman with emphysematous pyelonephritis due to E. coli, successfully managed with unilateral nephrectomy.
		Abstract: Emphysematous escherichia coli endophthalmitis occurred in a 72-year-old patient as a complication of E. coli septicemia secondary to emphysematous pyelonephritis and endocarditis.
	www.emory.edu /WHSCL/grady/amreport/litsrch98/p980728a.html (231 words)

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