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social science subjects > health and social care > global health > localized diseases > urinary tract infections
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contexts > population characteristics > health > women's health > urinary tract infections

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urinary tract infections  

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  • Infections of the urinary tract are the most common of all bacterial infections, and cause significant morbidity worldwide. The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, prostate (in men), bladder, and urethra. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Urinary Tract Infections]

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