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Most bladder infections (cystitis) are caused by bacteria.

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Why would you be getting cystitis every time you are ovulating?

There are two types of cystitis - bacterial cystitis and interstitial cystitis. Bacterial cystitis is caused by an infection in the bladder and is usually a one off occurence. The cause of interstitial cystitis is unknown but it is recognised that it often gets worse during ovulation, although the reason for this is not fully understood. It is possible that this could be what you have although there are a lot of different conditions which have similar symptoms and your doctor would be the best person to advise you.


How can a dog contract cystitis?

The most common cause for a dog to contract cystitis is due to a bacterial infection. Dog that go long periods of time without elimination or inadequate water intake have a higher risk of developing cystitis.


What is ectopic cystitis?

Inflammation of the bladder (caused by chronic low-grade bacterial cystitis


What is the medical term meaning urinary disorder caused by a bacterial infection causes painful frequent urination strong odor and lower abdominal pain?

Cystitis, commonly known as bladder infection.


Why are antibiotics not given to the patients suffering from interstitial cystitis?

Interstitial cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder that is not caused by infection. It has many of the same symptoms as bacterial infections, which are much more common, so people are usually treated with antibiotics for an infection several times before the true cause of the problem is found. Since there is no infection antibiotics will not help.


Medical term for infection?

In the bladder it is called cystitis.


Influenza is what one localized infection or bacterial infection or systemic infection?

Influenza, is a bacterial infection.


Cure for cystitis?

Cystitis is more commonly called a urinary tract infection or UTI. These infections can be cured with a variety of antibiotics.


What is interstitial cystitis with hematuria?

Cystitis is a bacterial infection of the bladder or lower urinary tract. Hematuria can be associated with infection and/or ulcers. It means blood in the urine. It could be the that small glomerations found in IC patients may release microscopic amounts of blood as well. If you ever see visible blood in your urine, contact your doctor immediately. That should ALWAYS be checked by a medical professional.


Does trimethoprim treat bacterial vaginosis and cystitis?

Trimethoprim will not treat bacterial vaginosis, although it may help in some cases of cystitis. Resistance levels of bacteria that cause cystitis vary widely by location. Talk with your health care provider to find the right treatment for your problems.


Are bladder infections contagious?

Cystitis is caused by bacteria , if people have sex so frequently with somebody , they are very easy to get the bacteria and they are very easy to infect cystitis , in some extent , cystitis is a contagious disease , most people can get it from others , if you have got cystitis , you can use the Diuretic and anti-inflammatory pill to cure cystitis , this herbal med can kill bacteria radically and it can cure cystitis within three months .


Is leprosy a virus or bacteria?

it is a bacterial infection which is a bacteria