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Standard treatment of pyelonephritis in pregnancy involves parenteral antibacterials and intravenous hydration

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Standard treatment of pyelonephritis in pregnancy involves parenteral antibacterials and intravenous hydration. Drugs Ther. Perspect 27, 13–17 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03257130

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