This guidance focuses on community-acquired pyelonephritis in patients with no catheter
Infection of the kidneys (pyelonephritis) in which microorganisms ascend the urinary tract via the urethra, bladder, ureters or reach the kidneys through the bloodstream
Classification based on complexity:
All cases (if upper UTI is suspected clinically):
Additionally in severe cases:
All cases (if upper UTI is suspected clinically):
Additionally in severe cases:
Routine imaging is not necessary but can be considered if urine flow is blocked or an abscess is suspected
Important: