Inflammation of the kidney caused by coliform bacteria infection.
From 'coli' (coliform bacteria) + 'nephr-' (from Greek 'nephros' meaning 'kidney') + '-itis' (suffix for inflammation).
This is one of the serious infections that can happen when coliform bacteria from urinary tract infections climb up and damage your kidneys—which is why doctors are so concerned about untreated UTIs!
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