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Pyelonephritis symptoms are pain and what?

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Dr. Howard Tay answered

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Pyelonephritis: Other symptoms: high fevers that come and go along with chills / rigor. Pt are usually very very sick and require immediate medical attention as this condition can be life threatening if left untreated. www.peedoc.com @drhtay.

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Answered 12/9/2013

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