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Pyelonephritis (Risk Factors (Catheterisation, Pregnancy, Calculi (stones)…
Pyelonephritis
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Clinical Presentation
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Malaise, nausea, vomiting
Triad of loin pain, fever and pyuria
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Diagnosis
Midstream urine microscopy, culture and sensitivity - GOLD STANDARD for diagnosis
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Urine dipstick
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Dipstick positive for nitrites, leucocytes and protein
Urgent ultrasound
Detection of calculi, obstruction, abnormal urinary anatomy and incomplete bladder emptying
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Key Facts
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Main organisms - Klebsiella spp, E.coli, Enterococcus spp, Proteus spp, Staphylococcus spp - coagulase negative
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Differential Diagnosis
Diverticulitis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, kidney stones, cystitis, prostatitis