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What Is It?
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:
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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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Urinary Tract Infection: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition in which one or more parts of the urinary system (the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra) become... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
After the flu and common cold, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common medical complaint among women in their reproductive years. UTIs... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Antibiotics are the main treatment for all UTIs. A variety of antibiotics are available, and choices depend on many factors, including whether the... Read more »
Urinary tract infection
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection that can happen anywhere along the urinary tract. Urinary tract infections have different names,... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common type of infection caused by bacteria (most often E. coli) that travel up... Read more »
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