THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -Interstitial nephritis can be caused by an allergic reaction to a medication. Infections. Bacterial infections like E. coli, viral infections like HIV or herpes, syphilis, parasites, and exposure to fungi are all infections that are linked to interstitial nephritis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (ATIN) involves an inflammatory infiltrate and edema affecting the renal interstitium that often develops over days to months. Over 95% of cases result from infection or an allergic drug reaction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Acute focal bacterial nephritis (AFBN) is a localized bacterial infection of the kidneys presenting as an inflammatory mass that can develop into renal abscess.

Detailed explanation-4: -Infections with viral agents, bacteria, and fungi are occasionally associated with acute interstitial nephritis. Hantavirus, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are common among the infectious agents associated with acute interstitial nephritis.