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Urinary tract infection
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A bladder infection most often occurs when bacteria enter the bladder and multiply. Urinary tract infections can also occur in the urethra or kidneys.
The urinary tract is a collective term for several connected structures. A urinary tract infection can therefore occur in different locations without affecting every part.
In brief
A bladder infection most often occurs when bacteria enter the bladder and multiply.
Urinary tract infections can also occur in the urethra or kidneys.
The urinary tract contains several connected structures; an infection can occur in different parts.
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- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesDefinition & Facts of Bladder Infection in AdultsPublished
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