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Urinary Tract Infections

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Symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common problems presented to the family practitioner1 and account for 5 million office visits yearly in the United States.2 Urinary tract infection is a broad term used to describe microbial colonization of the urine and infection of the structures of the urinary tract extending from the kidney to the urethral meatus, as well as infection of adjacent structures, such as the prostate. In this chapter, definitions and associated concepts of UTIs are given and then traced across the age spectrum from birth to senescence and death. Sexually transmitted diseases are covered only superficially with comments about urethritis.

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  1. Department of Family Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University, School of Medicine, Portland, 97201, OR, USA

    Robert B. Taylor M.D. (Professor and Chairman) (Professor and Chairman)

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Johnson, L.W. (1994). Urinary Tract Infections. In: Taylor, R.B. (eds) Family Medicine. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-4005-9_97

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