____ is an inflammation of both the renal pelvis and the kidney.This is usually caused by a bacterial infection that has spread upward from the bladder.
A) Cystitis
B) Nephritis
C) Pyelitis
D) Pyelonephritis

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Pyelonephritis is the inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney commonly caused by bacterial infection that spreads upward from the bladder. Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder, and nephritis is inflammation of the kidneys, but not necessarily involving the renal pelvis. Pyelitis specifically refers to inflammation of the renal pelvis only.

____ Is an Inflammation of Both the Renal Pelvis and the Kidney.This