Question

Which of the following diseases of the kidney is usually associated with ascending movement of infection from the urinary tract resulting in infection of the kidney parenchyma and renal pelvis, and is often associated with flank pain, fever and urinary frequency?

Select one:

a. Renal calculi

b. Pyelonephritis

c. Glomerulonephritis

d. Cystitis

e. Urethritis

Answer 1

b) Pyelonephritis

Pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection causing inflammation of the kidneys. Pyelonephritis occurs with the ascending urinary tract infection, which spreads from bladder to the kidneys and other parts. The two most common symptoms are flank pain and fever. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, increased frequency and urgency, burning sensation etc. Acute inflammatory response causes scarring of renal parenchyma.