-Most common cause: E. Coli
Mild to moderate pyelonephritis can be safely treated outpatient.
Antibiotic treatment pyelonephritis outpatient reviewed with the patient.

 

References

Am Fam Physician. 2011 Sep 1;84(5):519-526. http://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0901/p519.html

IDSA Guidelines 2011

https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540458/all/Pyelonephritis__Acute__Uncomplicated

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