title: A specific urinary cast in acute pyelonephritis.
abstract: A specific type of urinary cast has been demonstrated in the urine of patients who have acute pyelonephritis. This cast is characterized by the presence of bacteria in its matrix and appears to be specific for and diagnostic of pyelonephritis. It is easily demonstrated by routine urinalysis.
mesh_terms: D000919:Antibody-Coated Bacteria Test, Urinary; D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000652:urine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000652:urine*