If not treated, both the first and second type can transition into the third type which is disseminated infection, where herpes virus causes sepsis and failure of various organs including the heart and brain.
Usually, pyelonephritis from hematogenous spread is a consequence of septicemia or bacteremia - which is bacteria in the blood - as well as infective endocarditis, an infection of the inner layer of the heart.
She said most turtles that arrive at the center are sick: " The majority of the turtles arrive with serious ailments such as pneumonia, dehydration, traumatic injuries, or sepsis."
" My daughter has a blood infection, but she is not getting proper treatment, " said Zahra, who makes $25 a month embroidering cushions for a local dealer.
Finally, children with sickle cell typically get prophylaxis with penicillin and an additional polysaccharide vaccine against Streptococcus pneumoniae to help prevent sepsis and meningitis with encapsulated bacteria.
Medical professionals have warned that the biggest risk for the pontiff is sepsis, a severe blood infection that can arise as a complication of pneumonia.