Overview
Definition
Type of urinary tract infection that generally begins in urethra/bladder and travels to kidneys.
Epidemiology
Common, especially in females.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- E. coli
- Klebsiella
- Proteus
Clinical Symptoms
- Fever
- Chills
- Flank pain
- CVA tenderness
- Dysuria
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Urinalysis (WBC casts, nitrites, leukocyte esterase)
- Urine culture
Management
- Antibiotics (Fluoroquinolones, Ceftriaxone)
Complications
- Renal abscess
- Sepsis
- Papillary necrosis