Two of the most common kidney disorders due to infections are
Glomerulonephritis
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CausesThe bacterial strains that cause UTIs include:Escherichia (E.) coli is responsible for most uncomplicated cystitis cases in women, especially... Read more »
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A kidney stone is the result of a chemical reaction that occurs when the urine becomes concentrated and when certain substances combine together to... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Nader Najafian, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Associate Physician, Renal... Read more »
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Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney and the ureters, the ducts that carry urine away from the kidney. Alternative Names ... 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 »