Pyelonephritis in Pregnancy: A Rare Case

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ABSTRACT:Urinary tract infection is a very much common during pregnancy. It has been observed it is taken very lightly and may get worsen in the form of pyelonephritis. Pyelonephritis is associated with complications in pregnancy if not treated completely. Here is a case report which was difficult to treat but was treated successfully with good neonatal outcome. She required surgical assistance to relive her symptoms and treat the disease. There are lot of observational comparative studies done for the pyelonephritis during pregnancy. INTRODUCTION:Pyelonephritis is a common complication of pregnancy. It is also exacerbated by immunocompromised states and also the sickle cell gene. (1) Karen L. Archabald and et all have observed pyelonephritis goes on worsening as pregnancy advances if not treated correctly. (2) Pyelonephritis in pregnancy is associated with multiple complications, including fetal growth restriction, preterm labour, cerebral palsy and septicaemia, although the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. (3)