Pyelonephritis is usually caused by antibody-coated:
A) bacteriA.
B) fungi.
C) viruses.
D) parasites.

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Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidneys, usually caused by bacteria, such as E. coli, that have migrated from the bladder into the kidneys. Antibodies are produced by the immune system in response to the bacterial infection, but they do not cause the infection themselves. Therefore, the correct answer is A) bacteria.

Pyelonephritis Is Usually Caused by Antibody-Coated