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Term: Acute Pyelonephritis

Description: Acute pyelonephritis is a sudden and severe bacterial infection of the kidneys. It primarily affects the renal pelvis, but can also involve the renal parenchyma and other structures of the kidneys. It is typically characterized by symptoms such as high fever, back pain, and urinary tract complications.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The doctor diagnosed her with acute pyelonephritis.
2. If left untreated, acute pyelonephritis can lead to serious complications.

Adjective:

1. She was suffering from an acute pyelonephritis infection.
2. The patient exhibited signs of acute pyelonephritis.

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• Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
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