The most common type of upper urinary tract infection that results from bacteria ascending to the kidney from the lower respiratory tract is
A)urethritis.
B)prostatitis.
C)pyelonephritis.
D)cystitis.

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A)Pyelonephritis is inflammation of the renal pelvis and parenchyma. This is the most common upper urinary tract infection. Urethritis (inflammation of the urethra), cystitis, inflammation of the urinary bladder), and prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland)are all lower urinary tract infections.
B)Pyelonephritis is inflammation of the renal pelvis and parenchyma. This is the most common upper urinary tract infection. Urethritis (inflammation of the urethra), cystitis, inflammation of the urinary bladder), and prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland)are all lower urinary tract infections.
C)Pyelonephritis is inflammation of the renal pelvis and parenchyma. This is the most common upper urinary tract infection. Urethritis (inflammation of the urethra), cystitis, inflammation of the urinary bladder), and prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland)are all lower urinary tract infections.
D)Pyelonephritis is inflammation of the renal pelvis and parenchyma. This is the most common upper urinary tract infection. Urethritis (inflammation of the urethra), cystitis, inflammation of the urinary bladder), and prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland)are all lower urinary tract infections.

The Most Common Type of Upper Urinary Tract Infection That