pyelonephritis Flashcards
1
Q
risk factors for pyelonephritis
A
female sex
structural urological abnormalities
vesico-ureteric reflux
diabetes
2
Q
most common cause of pyelonephritis
A
e.coli
3
Q
presentation of pyelonephritis
A
fever
loin or back pain
nausea/vomiting
may also have: systemic illness, loss of appetite, haematuria, renal angle tenderness
4
Q
management of pyelonephritis
A
MSU before giving abx
refer to hospital if signs of sepsis
5
Q
scan used in chronic pyelonephritis
A
Dimercaptosuccinic acid scans (DMSA)
