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Urolithiasis: Causes and Complications by victor zhefa is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses urinary tract infections and kidney stone formation (urolithiasis) in 3 points: 1) Bacteria can cause urinary tract infections by breaking down urea in the urine, causing sedimentation and crystal formation of calcium and other minerals. 2) Crystals can form stones (calculi) which can cause obstruction of the urinary tract. 3) Obstruction can lead to complications like hydronephrosis, decreased kidney function, and chronic renal failure.
- Author
- victor zhefa
- Language
- EN