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Urinary Tract Infection

Urological

An infection in any part of the urinary system, most commonly affecting the bladder and urethra.

Common Symptoms:

painful urination frequent urination abdominal pain fever back pain nausea

Risk Factors:

  • Female sex
  • Sexual activity
  • Certain types of birth control

Seek care: If you have fever, chills, back or side pain (possible kidney infection), blood in urine, or symptoms persist after treatment.