Two of the most common kidney disorders due to infections are
Glomerulonephritis
In honor of Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, November 14-20, 2011, we are delving into the subjects of bacteria, viruses, appropriate use... Read more »
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The discovery of antibiotics was a wonderful medical advancement during the 20th century. Infections that had routinely maimed, or even... Read more »
Superbug. It's a term that's been in the news a lot lately. However, I was hearing about this infection even before it became a recent... Read more »
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Doctors have the option of using acrylic cement when replacing joints. The cement binds the implant to the surrounding bone. The implant has to be... Read more »
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Two of the most common kidney disorders due to infections are glomerulonephritis and bacterial pyelo-nephritis (pyelos means pelvis of the kidney +... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urinary tract infection - complicated; Infection - kidney; Complicated urinary tract infection; Kidney infection Prevention Prompt and... Read more »
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Streptococcal bacteria are extremely versatile and common. Able to invade almost any part of the body, streptococci cause a host of diseases. These... Read more »
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Necrosis - renal tubular; ATN; Necrosis - acute tubularTreatmentIn most people, acute tubular necrosis is reversible. The goal of treatment is to... Read more »