Urinary Tract Infection
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Urinary Tract Infection Risk Factors
Risk factors for urinary tract infection include:
Abnormal bladder, kidneys, or ureters
Elderly
Anal intercourse
Bladder catheterization
Diabetes
Failure to urinate after intercourse
Failure to use condoms
Female gender
Kidney stones
Multiple sex partners
Pregnancy
Prostate enlargement
Spinal cord injury
Urethral stricture
Urinary incontinence
Urinary retention
Urinary tract surgery
Uterine prolapse
Conditions that weaken the immune system:
Organ transplant
Chemotherapy
AIDS
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Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms
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Bladder infection
Kidney infection
Prostatitis
Urethral syndrome
UTI children
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Blood in the urine
Frequent urination
Lower abdominal pain
Lower back pain
Pain during urination
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Last Updated: Aug 19, 2008
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Urinary Tract Infection References:
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