FreeMD® Urinary Tract Infections: Definition

Urinary Tract Infections

Definition

Definition

Common names:

Infected Urine
Urinary Tract Infections
Urine Infection
UTI

A person with a urinary tract infection has an infection of the bladder or kidneys, usually caused by bacteria.

Bacteria is the cause of over 80 percent of urinary tract infections. The bacteria originate from the stool or the vagina.

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Last Updated: Jan 7, 2008 References

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

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