Urinary tract infections involve the structures that produce urine and carry it out of the body. These structures include the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Urinary tract infections often are classified into two types based on their location in the urinary tract:
Lower tract infections - These include cystitis (bladder infection) and urethritis (infection of the urethra). Lower urinary tract infections commonly are caused by intestinal bacteria, which...
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Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder due to infection with a microorganism (such as a bacteria or virus). Cystitis is second only to... Read more »
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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an inflammation of the bladder due to infection with a microorganism (such as a bacteria or virus). It is also... Read more »
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