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Health Encyclopedia: Urinary Tract Infection Introduction
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Introduction
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition where one or more structures in the urinary tract become infected after bacteria overcome its strong natural defenses. In spite of these defenses, UTIs are the most common of all infections and can occur at any time in the life of an individual. Almost 95% of cases of UTIs are caused by bacteria that typically multiply at the opening of the urethra and travel up to the bladder (known as the ascending route). Much less often, bacteria spr...
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Health Guide
Urinary Tract Infection: Risk Factors
After the flu and common cold, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common medical complaint among women in their reproductive years. Women are 30 times more likely to have UTIs... Read more »Urinary Tract Infection: Causes
...tissue in the bladder, where they survive to reinfect the patient after resolution of the previous infection.Staphylococcus saprophyticus accounts for 5 - 15% of UTIs, mostly in younger women.... Read more »Herpes Simplex: Risk Factors
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