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The presence of white blood cell casts in the urine is indicative of pyelonephritis and red blood cell casts indicative of glomerulonephritis?
White blood cell casts in the urine are typically associated with acute interstitial nephritis, while red blood cell casts are more commonly seen in acute glomerulonephritis. Pyelonephritis is usually characterized by the presence of white blood cells in the urine without casts.
What is the prefix of pyelonephritis?
The prefix of pyelonephritis is "pyelo-".
What is the difference between cystitis and pyelonephritis?
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, often caused by a bacterial infection. Pyelonephritis is a more serious infection that affects the kidneys and occurs when a urinary tract infection spreads upward from the bladder to the kidneys. Pyelonephritis may cause more severe symptoms than cystitis and can lead to complications if not treated promptly.
What is the difference between glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome?
Glomerulonephritis is a condition where the glomeruli in the kidneys become inflamed, leading to problems with kidney function such as blood or protein in the urine. Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur when there is damage to the glomeruli, causing excessive protein loss in the urine, leading to swelling and high cholesterol levels. Glomerulonephritis is a cause of nephrotic syndrome, but not all cases of glomerulonephritis lead to nephrotic syndrome.
How is Pyelonephritis related to reflux?
Pyelonephritis is often associated with the reflux of urine from the bladder to the upper urinary tract
Is glomerulonephritis a UTI?
Possibly
How is pyelonephritis uncovered?
The diagnosis of pyelonephritis is based on the patient's history, a physical examination, and the results of laboratory and imaging tests
Who gets pyelonephritis?
Acute pyelonephritis is most common in adult females but can affect people of either sex and any age
How does multiple sclerosis cause pyelonephritis?
Urinary retention can predispose someone with MS to urinary tract infection, including pyelonephritis.
What are possible complications of pyelonephritis?
bacteremia (bacterial invasion of the bloodstream), hypertension, chronic pyelonephritis and even permanent kidney damage.
Is glomerulonephritis a rare disease?
YES
What do urine tests for pyelonephritis show?
If the patient has pyelonephritis, the urine tests will show the presence of white blood cells, and bacteria in the urine
