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Urinary tract infections can affect the lower (bladder/cystitis) or upper (kidneys/pyelonephritis) urinary tract. Common causes include E. coli bacteria and risk factors like diabetes, pregnancy, and recent antibiotic use. Symptoms of cystitis include dysuria, frequent urination, and foul-smelling urine while pyelonephritis causes fever, flank pain, and nausea in addition to urinary symptoms. Diagnosis involves a urine test showing white blood cells, nitrites, or leukocyte esterase. Treatment depends on inf
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- Drmhdh Drmhdh
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