...cause typhoid fever, meningitis and chlamydia, among others. Antibiotics or anti-bacterial medication are usually enough to treat bacterial infections. Viruses – Viral infections are more common than the others. Minor...
...most often found in hospital-acquired infections Enterococci, most often found in elderly men and acquired via the genitourinary tract A fungus, such as Aspergillus These infections can be acquired in...
...painkillers, known as NSAIDs, Hepatitis B and C, systemic lupus erythematosus, or other conditions, particularly other infections, but rarely also secondary due to tumors. Nephrotic syndrome in children Although nephrotic...
...or 5 VUR, which is often considered VUR that persists past age 3 progressive kidney scarring or failure multiple serious UTIs or kidney infections intolerance or non-compliance to antibiotics poor...
...a patient exhibits the following symptoms: Recurrent infections Low white blood count Digestive problems including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and appetite loss Anemia Delayed development of the child Swelling of the...
...infection, is a condition that develops within two to four weeks of contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Symptoms of acute HIV infection are similar to other viral infections, such...
...microscopic hair-like structures that trap debris and mucus to prevent infections. When cilia experience damage, the risk of infections increases. Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke can both cause damage...
...a cause, however, antibiotics may be prescribed. Tonsillitis itself is not contagious, but the infections that cause it often are. These include the same viruses that cause colds and flu,...
...urine away from the bladder). Bacterial infections can form in the prostate due to bladder infections or some sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Older men who already have an enlarged prostate...
...severe obstructions, urine may become completely trapped. Obstructions are often caused by tumours, benign growths, and scar tissue. Recurrent urinary tract infections – These refer to infections affecting any part...
