September 29, 2017Health Library
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bacterial infection. There is sometimes confusion between urinary infection and cystitis.
Urinary tract infection comprises 3 types of infection:
- Urethritis: inflammation of the urethra (the tube from where we urinate)
- Cystitis: inflammation of the bladder (by far the commonest)
- Pyelonephritis: inflammation of the kidneys
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