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Health Encyclopedia: Urinary Tract Infection Introduction

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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