Ureteral Spasm With Pain
Ureteral spasm with pain represents a significant urological symptom complex, often misinterpreted or overshadowed by more commonly recognized conditions such as renal colic. Characterized by…
Uremic Bleeding Tendency
Uremic bleeding tendency is a well-recognized hemorrhagic disorder observed in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD). It is primarily…
Ureaplasma urealyticum Infection
Ureaplasma urealyticum infection is a sexually transmitted, opportunistic infection caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum, a species of the Mycoplasmataceae family. This microorganism lacks a cell wall,…
Ureaplasma Pneumonia
Ureaplasma pneumonia represents an uncommon yet clinically significant respiratory infection primarily caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum or Ureaplasma parvum. These organisms, members of the Mycoplasmataceae family,…
Urate Renal Calculi
Urate renal calculi, commonly referred to as uric acid kidney stones, are crystalline deposits formed within the renal system due to elevated uric acid concentration…
Upper Respiratory Streptococcal Infection
Upper respiratory streptococcal infection, primarily caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus or GAS), remains a significant contributor to global morbidity. This infection often presents…
Upper Respiratory Pneumococcal Infection
Streptococcus pneumoniae, commonly known as pneumococcus, remains a leading cause of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, the…
Upper Respiratory Infection Due to Neisseria meningitidis
Neisseria meningitidis is a Gram-negative diplococcus recognized for its role in invasive meningococcal disease. However, it also colonizes the nasopharynx asymptomatically or causes upper respiratory…
Upper Respiratory Infection Due to Haemophilus influenzae
Haemophilus influenzae is a significant bacterial pathogen associated with upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), particularly in children and immunocompromised individuals. While viral agents account for…
Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
Upper respiratory infection (URI), also known as an upper respiratory tract infection, encompasses a group of illnesses affecting the nose, sinuses, pharynx, and larynx. URIs…