Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
An uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bladder infection (cystitis) or
kidney infection (pyelonephritis) that is not caused by a
structural problem, obstruction within the urinary tract (such as a
kidney stone or an
enlarged prostate), or other medical condition that
affects kidney and bladder function, such as
diabetes. Uncomplicated UTIs primarily affect young
and middle-aged women before menopause.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology |
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Last Revised
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May 16, 2011 |
Last Revised:
May 16, 2011