PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

URINARY SYSTEM

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Lyme disease can present an infection in what organ?
A
Kidney
B
Bladder
C
Ureter
D
Bowman’s capsule
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lyme disease is a multi-faceted illness caused by infection due to Borrelia burgdorferi . Acute kidney damage secondary to Lyme disease is well described but less so as a chronic event. The role of Anaplasma spp. and secondary kidney dysfunction is not known.

Detailed explanation-2: -An infection from a tick can lead to health issues, including chronic conditions affecting a variety of body systems-blood, joints, kidneys, and others.

Detailed explanation-3: -We observed that the urinary tract may be involved in 2 respects in the course of Lyme disease: 1) voiding dysfunction may be part of neuro-borreliosis and 2) the spirochete may directly invade the urinary tract. In 1 patient bladder infection by the Lyme spirochete was documented on biopsy.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Blood System. The Cardio-Vascular System. The Integumentary System (Skin) The Skeletal System. Joints. The Circadian System. The Nervous System. The Digestive System. More items •11-Jan-2017

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