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Urinary Tract Infection

Complications

Urinary Tract Infection Complications

Complications of urinary tract infection include:

Acute pyelonephritis
Kidney abscess
Kidney disease
Sepsis

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Last Updated: Jul 28, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Urinary Tract Infection References:

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