Urinary tract infections

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In the broadest sense, a urinary tract infection manifests itself as the inflammatory response of the epithelial cells of the urinary tract to invasion by a pathogenic microorganism, most commonly bacteria. Closely associated effects include blood, pus, and microorganisms in the urine. Depending on the circumstances, the patient may be unaware of disease or be in acute discomfort.