ICD-11 code : GB51;
Preferred Label : Acute pyelonephritis;
ICD-11 definition : Acute inflammation of the renal pelvis and parenchyma due to bacterial infection.
One of the commonest bacterial infections of adult women. Symptoms include fever,
loin (kidney) pain, nausea and vomiting. Co-incident symptoms of acute cystitis with
dysuria, frequency and haematuria may occur. Renal failure is not a feature unless
there is septicaemia, hypotension or hypovolemia.;
ICD-11 synonym : APN - [acute pyelonephritis];
ICD-11 acronym : APN;
ICD-11 inclusion : acute uraemic pyelitis; acute congenital pyelitis;
Origin ID : 441183088;
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Acute inflammation of the renal pelvis and parenchyma due to bacterial infection.
One of the commonest bacterial infections of adult women. Symptoms include fever,
loin (kidney) pain, nausea and vomiting. Co-incident symptoms of acute cystitis with
dysuria, frequency and haematuria may occur. Renal failure is not a feature unless
there is septicaemia, hypotension or hypovolemia.