Pyelonephritis

Definition 1

An acute or chronic inflammatory process affecting the kidney. It is caused by bacteria and in most cases it is the result of a urinary tract infection. Signs and symptoms include fever, chills, flank pain, painful and frequent urination, cloudy or bloody urine, and confusion. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

A disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the kidney. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)

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