Is there a cure for pyelonephritis?

Pyelonephritis can be successfully cured with antibiotics, though there is no guarantee that the infection will not recur at a later time. The appropriate antibiotic will be selected after a urine culture determines the type of bacteria responsible for the infection. It is essential to complete any prescribed course of antibiotics in order to guarantee total elimination of the infection and reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance in the bacteria.