What is the difference between a nephrologist and an urologist?

A) A nephrologist specializes in diagnosing and treating kidney conditions; the urologist specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system.
B) Nephrologists specialize in diagnosing and treating kidney conditions and the male reproductive system; urologists diagnose and treat conditions of the urinary tract.
C) The terminology is different but there is no difference between these two specialties.
D) Nephrologists treat nervous system conditions and urologists treat urinary tract infections.


A

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