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The most common cause of urinary tract infection is invasion into the urethra of Escherichia coli, a type of bacterium that normally inhabits the bowel.

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Bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause infections of the urethra and bladder. These infections occur more often in women than in men and are typically associated with significant pain and distress.

Escherichia coli and other organisms that cause urinary tract infections can be isolated and identified from urine samples using laboratory culture techniques.

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New antibiotic is effective against gonorrhea, could be first new treatment since 1990s, study says • Apr. 14, 2025, 6:55 AM ET (CNN)

US FDA approves antibiotic for urinary tract infections: Why it helps with recurrent infection • Apr. 4, 2025, 6:17 AM ET (The Indian Express)

World-first guidelines developed for complicated UTIs in children • Apr. 3, 2025, 6:25 AM ET (Medical Xpress)

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The most common cause of urinary tract infection is invasion into the urethra of Escherichia coli, a type of bacterium that normally inhabits the bowel.

organs of the renal system

Bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause infections of the urethra and bladder. These infections occur more often in women than in men and are typically associated with significant pain and distress.

Escherichia coli and other organisms that cause urinary tract infections can be isolated and identified from urine samples using laboratory culture techniques.

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