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