Results for tag: "Pyelonephritis"

Pyelonephritis is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that affects the kidneys. It is caused by bacteria that enter the urinary tract and travel up to the kidneys. Symptoms of pyelonephritis include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, and pain in the lower back or side. Treatment typically involves antibiotics and may require hospitalization. Pyelonephritis is a major concern in the field of urology and nephrology. Urologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary tract, while nephrologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the kidneys. Both specialties are involved in the diagnosis and treatment of pyelonephritis. The pyelonephritis market includes a variety of companies that develop and market products for the diagnosis and treatment of the condition. These include pharmaceutical companies that develop and market antibiotics, medical device companies that develop and market imaging and diagnostic equipment, and biotechnology companies that develop and market diagnostic tests. Examples of companies in the pyelonephritis market include Pfizer, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Siemens Healthineers, and Abbott Laboratories. Show Less Read more