Cystitis, ascending infections leading to pyelonephritis, emphysematous complications and renal and perinephric abscesses are well recognised in this group of patients especially if glycaemic ...

1). Cystitis is the term used for localized bladder infection, whereas pyelonephritis refers to upper tract infection of the kidneys. Dr. Church is associate professor, departments of microbiology ...

Findings on nuclear renal scans suggest that the vast majority of infants and young children with febrile UTIs have acute pyelonephritis (APN, upper-tract infection). Early recognition and prompt ...