Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney. It usually starts as a urinary tract infection that spreads from the urinary tract to the bladder to the kidney. This video takes a closer look at this serious illness, which can lead to kidney scarring.
Medical Reviewer: Fraser, Marianne, MSN, RN
Medical Reviewer: Latif, Walead, MD
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