When considering pyelonephritis, where is the site of the infection?

a. Bladder
b. Renal pelvis
c. Renal tubules
d. Glomerulus


ANS: B
Pyelonephritis is an infection of one or both upper urinary tracts (ureter, renal pelvis, and inter-stitium). Pyelonephritis is not associated with the bladder, renal tubules, or glomerulus.

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