The hepatitis E virus affects the liver. But infected liver cells secrete a viral protein that reacts with antibodies in the blood and may form complexes that can damage the filter structure of the ...

For children with vesicoureteral reflux, recurrent UTIs are associated with a decrease in estimated glomerular filtration rate.

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Women and people with vaginas may have pelvic pain or get a urinary tract infection (UTI). A kidney stone can encourage bacterial growth, and women have shorter urethras than men, which makes it ...

In May 2023, two days before Gloria’s second birthday, Sorin donated his kidney to his daughter. Sorin’s surgery took place at Guy’s Hospital while Gloria’s was at Evelina London – and although there ...

For children with a history of recurrent urinary tract infection (RUTI), the antibiotic nitrofurantoin and cranberry products appeared to decrease the incidence of symptomatic episodes, a ...

A Colorado teen fights kidney failure after eating contaminated McDonald's burgers linked to an E. coli outbreak affecting ...

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kidney stones and repeated kidney infections could also contribute to a loss of kidney function. “Kidney disease can affect anyone, of any background, age or ethnicity,” Murphy said.