Acute Pyelonephritis

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (107 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

10

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Acute pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection causing inflammation of the kidneys. Pyelonephritis occurs as a complication of an ascending urinary tract infection that spreads from the bladder to the kidneys. Symptoms usually include fever, flank pain, nausea, vomiting, burning with urination, increased frequency, and urgency. This activity outlines the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of acute pyelonephritis and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with the condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the population most at risk for pyelonephritis.
  • Describe expected signs and symptoms in a patient with pyelonephritis.
  • Distinguish patients that can be managed on an outpatient basis from patients that require inpatient treatment.
  • Explain the importance of a coordinated, interprofessional team approach to caring for patients with acute pyelonephritis.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information


This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is reported to the following Maintenance of Certification (MOC) boards:
American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Disease
American Board of Pathology
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology
  • Renal/Medical Renal
American Board of Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • General Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Nephrology

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    This was under Pediatric infectious disease but most of the cases/ material was about adults

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