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What is the difference between acute pyelonephritis and a uti?

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Uti: acute pyelonephritis is an infection involving the kidney. A "urinary tract infection" is any infection involving the urinary tract. in effect, pyelonephritis is a type of UTI.

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Answered 3/11/2015

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