Any infection of the kidney involving as well the renal pelvis.
Bacterial infection of the kidney
Is an infection of the kidney that 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).
Inflammation of the parenchyma of a kidney and the lining of its renal pelvis, especially due to bacterial infection.
infection of the kidney - usually one that ascends from the bladder.
An infection of the kidney. Real-Time: A type of ultrasound that uses still pictures to show movement, somewhat like a motion picture.
An inflammation of one or both of the kidneys usually as a result of a bacterial infection
Inflammation of the kidney, usually due to a bacterial infection.
a painless inflammation of the part of the kidneys in between filtering units. It can be caused by repeated infections, drugs or a variety of other causes. See also: Specific kidney disorders
Infection of the kidneys causing fever, chills, back pain and pain with urination. For more information see the Factsheet on Pyelonephritis.
inflammation of the kidney. page top
an infection of the kidney(s).
Also referred to as kidney infection usually caused by a germ that has traveled up through the urethra, bladder and ureters from outside the body. Typical symptoms include abdominal or back pain, fever, malaise and nausea or vomiting.
Infection of the kidney, usually due to a bacterial infection that originated in the bladder.
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kidney infection. This is dangerous and requires immediate treatment. It can damage the kidneys, cause scars in the kidneys, and can lead to high blood pressure later in life if the kidneys are damaged.
(nephropyelitis) inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis often by ascending bacterial infection.
Inflammation of the renal parenchyma, calyces, and pelvis.
Acute inflammation of the renal parenchyma and pelvis characterized by small cortical abscesses and yellowish streaks in the medulla due to pus in the collecting tubules and interstitial tissue.
Due to bacterial infection from the lower urinary tract.
Chronic inflammation of the renal parenchyma and pelvis resulting from bacterial infection.
A chronic inflammatory condition diffusely involving the entire kidney and usually resulting in a grossly enlarged and functionless kidney.
An infection of the kidneys.
Pyelonephritis is an ascending urinary tract infection that has reached the pyelum (pelvis) of the kidney (nephros in Greek). If the infection is severe, the term "urosepsis" is used interchangeably. It requires antibiotics as therapy.