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disease > urinary system disease > urinary tract disease > urinary tract infection
disease > infectious disease > urinary tract infection

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urinary tract infection  

Definition

  • A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects part of the urinary tract. When it affects the lower urinary tract it is known as a bladder infection (cystitis) and when it affects the upper urinary tract it is known as a kidney infection (pyelonephritis). (Wikipedia)

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  • urinary infection

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