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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
A urinary tract infection is a bacterial [[infection]] that affects any part of the [[urinary tract]].


==Causes==
==Causes==

Revision as of 20:59, 20 February 2014

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ogheneochuko Ajari, MB.BS, MS [2]

Introduction

A urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract.

Causes

Life Threatening Causes

Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.

Urinary tract infection does not have life threatening causes.

Common Causes

Management

Do's

Dont's

References