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A urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. Although urine contains a variety of fluids, salts, and waste products, it usually does not have bacteria in it. When bacteria get into the bladder or kidney and multiply in the urine, they cause a UTI. The most common type of UTI is a bladder infection which is also often called cystitis. Another kind...

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Urinary tract infection (UTI) Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment and possible home remedies.

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A urinary tract infection, commonly referred to as a UTI, is a bacterial infection of the urinary system. A UTI may be painful and uncomfortable, or it may be limited...

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Can a urinary tract infection cause someone to lose their ability to speak and use...
Can a urinary tract infection cause someone to lose their ability to speak and use...

UTI's can cause confusion and increased instability in elderly patients, but I haven't heard of it causing swallowing difficulties. It would be possible that the person suffering from the...

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Urinary Tract Infections

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