Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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Chapter 26, Problem 4R
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The organism that causes pyelonephritis and its entry into the body.
Introduction:
The purpose of the urinary tract is to remove waste from the body in the form of urine. The urinary tract is composed of two kidneys, two ureters, a urinary bladder, and finally a urethra.
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Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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