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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.