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Section 22

Bacterial Diseases of the Urinary System

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection affecting the urinary tract; about 150 million people develop UTIs each year.

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Cystitis

Cystitis is a urinary bladder inflammation that is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection of the lower urinary tract infection.

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Pyelonephritis

Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the kidney tissue and surrounding area, commonly caused by a bacterial infection ascending up the upper urinary tract.

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Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a rare and severe infection caused by Leptospira bacteria and usually transmitted to people from animals.

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