Modern approach to the diagnosis and treatment of pyelonephritis
Journal: Spravočnik vrača obŝej praktiki (Journal of Family Medicine)
Year: 2022

Pyelonephritis is an infectious and inflammatory lesion of the kidneys that occurs when pathogenic and opportunistic microflora spread from the underlying sections of the urinary tract. One of the most common pathogens is Escherichia coli. The disease occurs in women more often than in men, which is associated with structural features of the urethra and its anatomical proximity to the anus. According to statistics, 50–60 % of women have had an episode of urinary tract infection at least once in