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Where Are The Urinary Organs In A Women Body Located?
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What Is It?
A urinary tract infection is an infection involving the organs that produce urine and carry it out of the body. These structures include the kidneys, ureters (long, slender tubes connecting the kidneys with the bladder), bladder and urethra. Doctors often divide urinary tract infections into two types, lower tract infections and upper tract infections:
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Lower tract infections - Infection of the bladder is called cystitis (bladder infection). Bacteria normally found...
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Urinary Tract Infection: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Urinary Incontinence Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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