What is Acute Pyelonephritis: How to Answer Exam Questions

❤️ Support us - transfer to a VISA card 4355053921990398 (ARMEN ASTVATSATRYAN) via Acute pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the renal parenchyma and renal pelvis. It typically results from an ascending infection that originates from the lower urinary tract, often due to: Escherichia coli (most common pathogen, responsible for about 70-90% of cases). Risk factors include urinary tract obstruction, vesicoureteral reflux, urinary catheterization, pregnancy, diabetes mellitus, and immunosuppression. #acutepyelonephritis #kidneydiseases #exam Professor Armen Astvatsatryan, MD, PhD, ScD, Fellow of European Society of Cardiology. First Dean and Founder of Faculty of Public Health of European Regional Educational Academy (now University). One of 100 Top Health Professionals - 2007 by the International Biographical Center`s (Cambridge, England) aramis1969@