Respiratory Virus and Measles Information

Urinary Tract Infections Urinary tract Frequent urination Pain or burning when urinating Fever Fatigue Urine that looks dark, cloudy or reddish in color, indicating that blood may be present in the urine Foul-smelling urine Pelvic pain Pain in the back or side, below the ribs Nausea and/or vomiting A strong urge to urinate yields only a small amount of urine Bacteria E. coli bacteria

Overview

What Are Urinary Tract Infections?

Urinary tract infections, often referred to as UTIs, are infections in any part of the urinary tract, from the kidneys and ureters, to the bladder. UTIs are common, affecting millions of people each year. Women are especially prone to UTIs.

A UTI may affect any part of the urinary tract, causing:

Cystitis: This is an infection in the bladder from germs that have moved up from the urethra.
Pyelonephritis: This infection of the kidneys can be caused by infection in other parts of the urinary tract or from a blockage in the urinary tract. A blockage causes urine to back up into the ureters, the tubes that lead from the kidneys to the bladder, and into the kidneys.
Abscess: This is a collection of pus found in the urinary tract.

Understanding Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Introducing the First Complex Urologic Infectious Diseases Clinic in the U.S.

Tony J. Schaeffer, MD, Janna L. Williams, MD, and Teresa R. Zembower, MD, discuss the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating complex urologic infections.

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Understanding Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Understanding how urinary tract infections begin can help you avoid them in the future.

Respiratory Virus and Measles Information

Overview

What Are Urinary Tract Infections?

Understanding Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

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