Infections and Parasites
- Cystitis
Cystitis is a common urinary tract infection that occurs when bacteria travel up the urethra, infect the urine and inflame the bladder lining.
- Pyelonephritis
The kidneys control the amount of water in the blood and filter out waste products to form urine. Each kidney has a tube called a ureter, which joins the kidney to the bladder. The urine leaves the kidneys via the ureters and enters the bladder. ...
- Urinary System Infections
Urinary infections are very common, particularly with increasing age, though they are also common in young infants. They are more common in women than in men. About 250 000 Australians develop a urinary infection each year. 1 in 4 women and 1 in ...
- Urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infections are caused by micro-organisms or germs, usually bacteria. The different types of urinary tract infection can include:
Urethritis - infection of the urethra
Cystitis - infection of the urine, ...
Last updated: 6 July, 2008
Last reviewed: 6 July, 2008
