A member asked:

Which organs are infected in cystitis and pyelonephritis?

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Dr. S. Smiley Thakur answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Infection: Of the bladder (cystitis) and kidney (pyelonephritis).

Answered 8/31/2013

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Bladder/Kidney: Cystitis is infection or inflammation of the urinary bladder. Pyelonephritis is infection of the kidneys.

Answered 9/1/2013

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