Category: Kidney and urinary tract infections

Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria entering the urethra and bladder. Cystitis is the most common form of urinary tract infection. Then you may need to urinate often and it may burn. The trouble usually subsides after a few days.

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Urinary Tract Infection in Children

Urinary tract infection is a fairly common disease in children. It is caused by bacteria entering the urethra and bladder. When the bacteria stop there it is called bladder catarrh. The bacteria spread to the kidneys and the renal pelvis is called renal pelvic inflammation.

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Epidemic nephropathy

Sork fever is a viral disease that is spread by infected forest sores. You may become ill if you touch the animals, their saliva, urine or faeces, or inhale dust containing urine or faeces. The disease does not infect humans. You can get pretty bad from cured fever, but most will be completely healthy again.

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