Which investigation best confirms Acute pyelonephritis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Midstream urine culture
- Step 1: The test that best confirms Acute pyelonephritis is: midstream urine culture.
Answer
Midstream urine culture.
Why not the others: 'Plain abdominal radiograph': it can show stones but not infection. 'Serum amylase': it screens for pancreatitis. 'Kidney biopsy': it is not needed for infection.
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