Can cystitis become a kidney infection?

Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE

Cystitis means inflammation of the bladder. It is usually caused by an infection in the urine which responds well to a short course of medicines called antibiotics. Occasionally it may improve without the need for antibiotics. Cystitis clears quickly without complications in most people.

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