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Research Notes on Urinary Tract Infection
Painful and annoying, urinary tract infections are bacterial infections that will rarely clear up without at least some form of treatment. Left untreated they can become pyelonephritis, a serious upper urinary tract infection.
Fast Facts:
- Most urinary tract infections are bladder infections
- Common in women, but rare in men
- About 20% of women get at least one UTI in their lifetime
- Cranberry juice can be helpful in treatment and prevention
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What is a Urinary Tract Infection?
- WebMD Medical Reference: Understanding Urinary Tract Infections - The Basics
- Cleveland Clinic: Urinary Tract Infections
- Urology Channel: Urinary Tract Infection
- UpToDate: Patient Information: Urinary Tract Infections in Adolescents and Adults
- eMedicine: Urinary Tract Infection, Females | Urinary Tract Infection, Males
- Wikipedia: Urinary Tract Infection
What Are The Symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection?
- Mayo Clinic: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Signs and Symptoms
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Urinary Tract Infection: Symptoms
- About.com: Women's Health: Urinary Tract Infections
- Urology Channel: Urinary Tract Infection » Signs, Symptoms, Complications
What Are The Causes and Complications of a Urinary Tract Infection?
- Mayo Clinic: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Causes | Risk Factors | Complications
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Urinary Tract Infection: Causes
- UrologyChannel: Urinary Tract Infection » Causes, Risk Factors
- eMedicineHealth: Urinary Tract Infection Causes
- NKUDIC: What Are the Causes of UTI?
- WomensHealth.gov: What Causes Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)?
What Are The Treatments and Medications for a Urinary Tract Infection?
- Mayo Clinic: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Treatment
- Healthwise (via Revolution Health): Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults - Treatment Overview
- MedicineNet: Urinary Tract Infection Medications
- eMedicine: UTI Treatment, Females | UTI Treatment, Males
- UpToDate: Patient Information: UTI Treatment
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for a Urinary Tract Infection?
- USA Today: Herbal Supplement May Help Treat Recurrent Bladder Infections
- Revolution Health: Cranberries: An Effective At-Home Treatment For UTIs? | UTI: Herbs That May Be Helpful
- YouTube: Explanation Video - How Cranberry Juice Prevents Urinary Tract Infections
- WebMD: Herbal Medicine Forskolin May Reduce Urinary Tract Infection
- Mayo Clinic: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Self-care
- Dr. Murray Natural Living: Bladder Infection (Cystitis)
- MotherNature: New Choices in Natural Healing: Urinary Tract Infection
How Do You Prevent a Urinary Tract Infection?
- Mayo Clinic: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Prevention
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Urinary Tract Infection: Prevention
- Healthscout: Prevention of Cystitis (UTI, Bladder Infection)
- FamilyDoctor: Tips on Preventing Urinary Tract Infections
- Discovery Health: Urinary Tract Infection Prevention
- American Family Physician: Cranberry for Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Urinary Tract Infection
- The Self-Treatment Guide: Herbal Supplement May Help Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
- YouTube: Personal Story - UTI
- YouTube: Humorous Public Service Announcement - Pee After Sex
- Urology Channel: Living with UTI Stories
- Helium: Cranberry Supplements and Their Use To Treat Urinary Tract Infections | How To Treat and Prevent Urinary Tract Infections at Home
- eHow: How to Treat Urinary Tract Infections | How to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections | How to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in the Wilderness
Foundations and Support Groups on Urinary Tract Infection
- AUAnet: American Urological Association
- USRF: Urological Sciences Research Foundation
- KUFA: Kidney & Urology Foundation of America
- American Pregnancy Association: Urinary Tract Infection During Pregnancy
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Urinary Tract Infection
- Doctors Lounge: Urinary Tract Infections Forum
- HealthBoards: Urology Message Board | Women's Health Message Board
- eHealth Forum: Urinary and Bladder Disorders Forum
- Topix Forum: Urinary Tract Infections Forums
- Revolution Health: Urinary Tract Infection Community
- Yahoo Answers: Urinary Tract Infection Questions and Answers
- Revolution Health: Questions and Answers Urinary Tract Infection
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Urinary Tract Infection
- JAMA: Urinary Tract Infection Articles
- PubMed Central: Urinary Tract Infection Articles
- Google Scholar: Urinary Tract Infection Articles
- Clinical Cases and Images: A Case-Based Curriculum of Clinical Medicine: A Man with Urinary Tract Infection (Aug. 18, 2006)
Clinical Trials on Urinary Tract Infection
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Urinary Tract Infection Trials
- CenterWatch: Urinary Tract Infection Trials
- UrologyHealth: Clinical Trials: Urinary Tract Infections
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