NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the primary causative agent of Acute pyelonephritis?

E. coli

Acute pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidneys, and the primary causative agent is often bacteria. E. coli, a common bacteria found in the digestive tract, is the most common causative agent of acute pyelonephritis. Candida is a type of fungus and is not typically associated with acute pyelonephritis. Mycobacterium is a type of bacteria, but it is more commonly associated with tuberculosis rather than acute pyelonephritis. Salmonella is also a type of bacteria, but it is more commonly associated with food poisoning rather than acute pyelonephritis. Therefore, the best answer is A E. coli.

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