Disease or Syndrome
urinary tract infection
u·ri·nar·y tract in·fec·tion
Subclass of:
Urologic Diseases;
Infection
Also called:
UTI
Definitions related to urinary tract infection:
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A bacterial infectious process affecting any part of the urinary tract, most commonly the bladder and the urethra. Symptoms include urinary urgency and frequency, burning sensation during urination, lower abdominal discomfort, and cloudy urine.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An infection of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and/or urethra.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An inflammatory process affecting any part of the urinary tract, most commonly the bladder or the urethra.U.S. FDA GlossaryU.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
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Infections affecting stuctures participating in the secretion and elimination of urine: the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Inflammatory responses of the epithelium of the URINARY TRACT to microbial invasions. They are often bacterial infections with associated BACTERIURIA and PYURIA.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The urinary system is the body's drainage system for removing wastes and extra water. It includes two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common type of infection in the body. You may have a UTI if you notice Pain or burning when you urinate; Fever, tiredness, or shakiness; An urge to urinate often; Pressure in your lower belly; Urine that smells bad or looks cloudy or reddish; Pain in your back or side below the ribs. People of any age or sex can get UTIs. But about four times as many women get UTIs as men. You're also at higher risk if you have diabetes, need a tube to drain your bladder, or have a spinal cord injury. If you think you have a UTI it is important to see your doctor. Your doctor can tell if you have a UTI with a urine test. Treatment is with antibiotics. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the urinary tract, most commonly the bladder and the urethra.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be divided into upper tract infections, which involve the kidneys (pyelonephritis), and lower tract infections, which involve the bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis), and prostate (prostatitis). However, in practice, and particularly in children, differentiating between the sites may be difficult...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system - your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract - the bladder and the urethra.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Urinary tract infection (UTI), in humans, inflammation of the renal system characterized by frequent and painful urination and caused by the invasion of microorganisms, usually bacteria, into the urethra and bladder. Infection of the urinary tract can result in either minor or major illness. For...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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