Which of the following statements regarding pyelonephritis is correct?
A) Untreated pyelonephritis typically heals spontaneously.
B) Most cases of pyelonephritis occur in the lower urinary tract.
C) Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the linings of the kidney.
D) In pyelonephritis, the ureters become inflamed and infected.
Answer: C) Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the linings of the kidney.
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