The most common organism causing pyelonephritis is E. coli, presenting with symptoms such as fever, chills, flank pain, CVA tenderness, and hematuria.
El organismo más común que causa pielonefritis es E. coli, presentando síntomas como fiebre, escalofríos, dolor en el flanco, sensibilidad en el ángulo costovertebral y hematuria.
| Front | What is the most common microbial cause of pyelonephritis? |
|---|---|
| Back | E.coli ↓ Fever | Chills Flank pain CVA tenderness Hematuria |
Tags: microbiology
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