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Urinary Tract Infections: Affects Over 1 in 10 Women—Here Are the Early Signs

Urinary Tract Infections: Affects Over 1 in 10 Women—Here Are the Early Signs
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Jimmy Almond, M.D.
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, affecting more than 10 percent of women in the United States each year. These infections occur when harmful bacteria overwhelm the body’s natural defenses and multiply in the urinary tract.

What makes UTIs particularly challenging is their strong tendency to recur. However, they are often treatable.

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