Pyelonephritis can be diagnosed by culturing and analyzing a urine sample and testing for nitrite levels and esterase.  Blood cultures are also used to evaluate the spread of a pathogen in the bloodstream.

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Pyelonephritis is inflammation of the kidney. It can be caused by a spreading infection from the bladder or an infection from the bloodstream. When left untreated, the kidney can become scarred. 

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Diagnosis of Pyelonephritis

Antibiotics can be administered orally or through an IV. Antibiotics commonly used to treat Pyelonephritis include aminoglycosides, vancomycin, carbapenems, penicillin, fluroquinolones, and cephalosporins. 

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