Acute pyelonephritis

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Public Health England. Diagnosis of urinary tract infections: quick reference tool for primary care for consultation and local adaptation. May 2020 [internet publication].Full text

European Association of Urology. Guidelines on urological infections. 2023 [internet publication].Full text

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Pyelonephritis (acute): antimicrobial prescribing. October 2018 [internet publication].Full text

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