__Cholangitis__ is a bacterial infection. It is manifested by inflammation of the bile ducts and gallbladder. In other words, the disease affects all segments of the digestive system. It is more common in adults, but children rarely get sick. Although this statement is not always true. Only
**Cholangiotitis** is an infectious process occurring in the liver, which is a complication of an infectious disease. However, in its properties it is not very similar to either one or the other. Transitional types of acute viral or parasitic infection with liver inflammation. It is often called hepatotropic herpes and liver opisthorchiasis. Also, cholangitis can be the outcome of sepsis or end-stage pyelonephritis. Cholangitis is characterized by the formation of a large amount of purulent bile through the liver ducts into the blood or intestines. The patient's bilirubin and transaminase levels are constantly increasing. Examination reveals thickening of the liver and ascites. The development of the disease is accompanied by fever, gastrointestinal disorders, weight loss and sometimes myocarditis. A disorder of the biliary tract gives weakness. Possible skin itching. The causes of cholangitis may be associated with the development of other diseases. Because of this, relapses that are resistant to treatment often occur. A pathogen discovered during cholangitis becomes an absolute contraindication to operations on internal organs. Infectious lesions of the liver, accompanied by obstruction of the bile ducts, often lead to the development of peritonitis. The disease most often occurs in people who abuse alcohol, infectious diseases and alcohol, which are complicated by hepatitis. The right lobe of the liver is primarily affected.