title: Renal abscess: a changing concept.
abstract: Gram-negative organisms are not the most prevalent bacterial species found in renal abscesses. We postulate an ascending pathway for establishment of gram-negative abscesses. Voiding cystourethrography should be used in search of reflux. Surgical treatment remains the standard but early diagnosis may increase the effectiveness of parenteral antibiotics as definitive therapy.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D014556:Urine / Q000382:microbiology