| pubmed-article:1255890 | pubmed:abstractText | 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. | lld:pubmed |
