True statement about pyelonephritis in children:: (A) Neonates can have non-specific symptoms, (B) Flank pain a common finding, (C) Should be suspected in all children <2 years of age with fever due to unknown cause, (D) All of these
Answer is D. Ans. D. All of theseAcute pyelonephritis is considered one of the most serious bacterial infections, especially in children <2 years of age having fever due to an unknown cause. Children with acute pyelonephritis often have severe flank pain, fever, nausea and vomiting. Neonates can however present with non-specific symptoms.