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Urinary infections (UTIs) are very common, particularly with increasing age, though they are also common in young infants. They are more common in women than in men. About 1 in 3 women and 1 in 20 men will develop a urinary infection during their lifetime. (Source: Kidney Health Australia [Kidney Health Australia])
Follow the links below to find information on urinary tract infections.
Updated July 2009
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Wee Week: Promoting Urinary Tract Health
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HealthInsite Editorial Team
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common reasons for visiting a doctor about an infection. Women are more likely to get a UTI than men. About 1 in 3 women and 1 in 20 men will get a UTI in their lifetime. Kidney Health Australia's 'Wee Week', held from 19-25 July, aims to raise awareness of this common infection.
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Jul 2009
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Media release. Healthier choices can reduce the risk of kidney disease
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Kidney Health Australia's 'Wee Week', which is being held from 19 - 25 July, will raise much-needed awareness about the importance of keeping healthy to avoid urinary tract infections (UTI) which can lead to chronic kidney disease and even kidney failure.
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Jul 2009
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Urinary tract infection in young children
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Urinary tract infections are fairly common in children. About 2% of boys and 8% of girls will have a urinary infection during their childhood.
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May 2009
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Urinary tract infection
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for young children following a urinary tract infection.
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May 2009
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Kidney and urinary fast facts
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Kidney Health Australia
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Latest facts and statistics regarding chronic kidney and urinary tract disease and treatment in Australia
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Apr 2009
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| Title: |
Urinary problems
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Urinary problems, such as urinary tract infections, are common in children. Causes of urinary problems and tests for urinary tract infections in children are discussed.
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Mar 2009
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Urinary system
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Better Health Channel
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The urinary system removes most waste products from the body. The kidneys also maintain the right balance of water and salt in the blood. The urinary system is made up of kidneys, bladder, ureters and the urethra.
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Dec 2008
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Urinary tract infections
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Better Health Channel
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Urinary tract infections are very common in women, babies and the elderly. Infections can include urethritis, cystitis and pyelonephritis. The most common cause is a bacteria called Escherichia coli (E. coli), which usually lives in the digestive system and bowel. Infection can target the urethra, bladder or kidneys.
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Aug 2008
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Urinary tract infections
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Kidney Health Australia
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Information on Urinary Tract Infections - updated July 2008
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Jul 2008
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| Title: |
Multiple sclerosis - common problems
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease of the central nervous system that can affect the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. Common problems may include fatigue, incontinence, constipation, pain, cognitive changes, altered sensation, and muscular and visual changes.
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Oct 2007
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Urinary tract infections in children - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are relatively common in children. Girls are more likely than boys to develop a UTI, except in the first 6 weeks of life, when boys seem to be more susceptible.
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Mar 2007
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Kidney and Urinary Tract Diseases
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information about kidney diseases and urinary conditions.
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Jul 2004
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Urinary tract infection - women.
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Better Health Channel
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A urinary tract infection can infect the entire urinary system or parts of it.Micro-organisms, usually bacteria, cause urinary tract infections. Various parts of the urinary tract can become inflamed. - Urethritis - infection of the urethra - Cystitis - infection of the urine, which inflames the bladder - Pyelonephritis - infection of the kidneys.
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Aug 2003
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Urinary tract infection - men
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Better Health Channel
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A urinary tract infection can infect the entire urinary system or parts of it.Micro-organisms, usually bacteria, cause urinary tract infections. Various parts of the urinary tract can become inflamed. - Urethritis - infection of the urethra - Cystitis - infection of the urine, which inflames the bladder - Pyelonephritis - infection of the kidneys.
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Aug 2003
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Urinary tract infection in children
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common in children. UTIs are caused by a growth of germs in the bladder and sometimes in the kidneys. An infection may make a child only mildly ill or very sick. All children who have UTI must be investigated for any underlying problems in the kidneys or bladder.
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Feb 2002
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Urinary tract infection in children
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Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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Urinary tract infections are caused by a growth of germs in the bladder and sometimes in the kidneys. Symptoms experienced are outlined and suggestions on how to obtain a specimen are given.
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Aug 2000
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Catheterisation and supra pubic urine aspiration
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Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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Methods of obtaining a urine sample from a child are explained, including catheterisation and supra pubic urine aspiration.
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Aug 2000
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Childhood urinary infections
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Australian Prescriber
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Children can develop infection in the urine. Older children usually complain of pain on passing urine, but in younger children the symptoms are less clear. Infants may get a temperature, go off their food or fail to grow for no apparent reason.
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Jan 1999
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