A urinary tract infection, also called "cystitis", is an infection that can affect any part of the urinary system: the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
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What is a UTI?
Different types of urinary tract infections
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Infectious cystitis
The most common form of urinary tract infection, cystitis affects almost exclusively women. It is an inflammation of the bladder often caused by the proliferation of bacteria.
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Infectious urethritis
The infection affects only the urethra (the tube that connects the bladder to the urinary meatus). Often related to a sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as chlamydia and gonorrhea. In men, urethritis can be accompanied by prostatitis.
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Pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis is a more serious condition usually resulting from a bacterial infection. It refers to the inflammation of the urine-collecting cavity of the kidney and the kidney itself.
Signs & Symptoms
Pain or burning when urinating.
Abnormally high frequency of urination.
A persistent feeling of needing to urinate.
Cloudy urine with an unpleasant odor.
A feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen.
Sometimes blood in the urine.
When should you consult?
If the infection is not treated, the bacteria continue to multiply and invade the urinary tract. This can lead to a more serious kidney problem, such as pyelonephritis.
You should seek help if you have symptoms that look like a UTI.
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