Urinary Tract Infections Guide

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What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than are men.

What are the different types of urinary tract infections?

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be roughly divided into 2 main types: lower UTIs and upper UTIs. What are lower UTIs? Lower UTIs are infections of the bladder or the urethra (the tubes which carry urine out of the body) – or both. If lower UTIs are left untreated, they can progress into upper UTIs. What are upper UTIs?

Can a UTI be a bladder infection?

There are many parts of your urinary tract. A UTI is a term for an infection that takes place throughout your urinary tract. A bladder infection is a specific infection that makes its way to your bladder and causes inflammation. Another name for a bladder infection is cystitis. Not all UTIs become bladder infections.

Which part of the urinary tract can be infected?

However, any part of the urinary tract can become infected. An infection anywhere along the urinary tract is called a urinary tract infection (UTI). The urinary tract consists of the kidneys, ureters (tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder), bladder, and urethra (the tube through which urine flows out of the body).

What parts of the urinary system are affected by a UTI?

The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than are men. If an infection is limited to the bladder, it can be painful and annoying.

What are the symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

In older, frail people who have problems with memory, learning and concentration (such as dementia), and people with a urinary catheter, symptoms of a UTI may also include: changes in behaviour, such as acting agitated or confused (delirium) you have symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) for the first time

What Is Urinary Tract Infections

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Urinary Tract Infections Information

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2. https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/urinary-tract-infection-lower-women/background-information/causes/
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4. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/bladder-infection-uti-in-adults/