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Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common, particularly with increasing age, though they are also common in young infants. They are more common in women than in men. About 1 in 3 women and 1 in 20 men will develop a urinary infection during their lifetime. (Source: Kidney Health Australia [Kidney Health Australia])
Follow the links below to find information on urinary tract infections.
Reviewed January 2012
Related HealthInsite Topics
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Links to information about cystitis.
Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Urinary Tract Infections
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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for urinary tract infections (UTIs).
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| Title: | Multiple sclerosis - common problems |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease of the central nervous system that can affect the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. Common problems may include fatigue, weakness, bladder, bowel and sexual changes, pain, cognitive changes, altered sensation, and muscular and visual changes. Symptoms can be eased with medications, therapies and self-help strategies. |
| Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Title: | Urinary tract infection in young children |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | Urinary tract infections are fairly common in children. About 2% of boys and 8% of girls will have a urinary infection during their childhood. |
| Date: | May 2011 |
| Title: | Kidney and urinary fast facts |
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| Publisher: | Kidney Health Australia |
| Description: | Latest facts and statistics regarding chronic kidney and urinary tract disease and treatment in Australia |
| Date: | May 2011 |
| Title: | Kidney and Urinary Tract Diseases |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to information about kidney diseases and urinary conditions. |
| Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Title: | Urinary tract infections |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Urinary tract infections are very common in women, babies and the elderly. The most common cause is a bacteria called Escherichia coli (E. coli), which usually lives in the digestive system and bowel. Infection can target the urethra, bladder or kidneys. |
| Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Title: | Urinary system |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | The urinary system removes most waste products from the body. The kidneys also maintain the right balance of water and salt in the blood. The urinary system is made up of kidneys, bladder, ureters and the urethra. |
| Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Title: | Urinary tract infection (UTI) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infection. The urinary tract contains the ureters, the urinary bladder, and the urethra. A UTI can occur at any of these sites. |
| Date: | Sep 2010 |
| Title: | Genitourinary tuberculosis (GUTB) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Genitourinary tuberculosis is a disease of the genitourinary system. This includes the entire urinary tract and reproductive system. Provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. |
| Date: | Sep 2010 |
| Title: | Urinary tract infections |
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| Publisher: | Kidney Health Australia |
| Description: | What are the causes of UTIs and treatment available |
| Date: | Jun 2009 |
| Title: | Children's (paediatric) renal ultrasound |
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| Publisher: | The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) |
| Description: | Detailed information for parents and carers about children's (paediatric) renal ultrasound - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects |
| Date: | May 2009 |
| Title: | Children's (paediatric) micturating cysto-urethrogram |
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| Publisher: | The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) |
| Description: | Detailed information for parents and carers about children's (paediatric) micturating cysto-urethrograms - including what they are, how to prepare, how they are done, risks and benefits and after effects |
| Date: | May 2009 |
| Title: | Urinary tract infection |
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| Publisher: | Department of Health Western Australia |
| Description: | Diagnostic imaging algorithm for young children following a urinary tract infection. |
| Date: | May 2009 |
| Title: | Urinary tract infection (UTI) - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Urinary tract infection occurs when part of the urinary tract becomes infected, usually with bacteria. Common symptoms include burning feeling when passing urine, wanting to urinate more often and urgently, and only passing a few drops of urine. |
| Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Title: | Urinary tract infections in children - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are relatively common in children. Girls are more likely than boys to develop a UTI, except in the first 6 weeks of life, when boys seem to be more susceptible. |
| Date: | Mar 2007 |
| Title: | Urinary tract infection |
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| Publisher: | Raising Children Network (RCN) |
| Description: | A guide to recognising and treating urinary tract infection in young children. |
| Date: | Aug 2006 |
| Title: | Urinary tract infection - women. |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | A urinary tract infection can infect the entire urinary system or parts of it.Micro-organisms, usually bacteria, cause urinary tract infections. Various parts of the urinary tract can become inflamed. - Urethritis - infection of the urethra - Cystitis - infection of the urine, which inflames the bladder - Pyelonephritis - infection of the kidneys. |
| Date: | Aug 2003 |
| Title: | Urinary tract infection - men |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | A urinary tract infection can infect the entire urinary system or parts of it.Micro-organisms, usually bacteria, cause urinary tract infections. Various parts of the urinary tract can become inflamed. - Urethritis - infection of the urethra - Cystitis - infection of the urine, which inflames the bladder - Pyelonephritis - infection of the kidneys. |
| Date: | Aug 2003 |
| Title: | Childhood urinary infections |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | Children can develop infection in the urine. Older children usually complain of pain on passing urine, but in younger children the symptoms are less clear. Infants may get a temperature, go off their food or fail to grow for no apparent reason. |
| Date: | Jan 1999 |
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