Urinary Tract Infections

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 250,000 Australians develop a urinary infection each year. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 20 men will develop a urinary infection during their lifetime.

Follow the links below to find information on urinary tract infections.

Reviewed September 2008

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Title:   Urinary tract infections
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Urinary tract infections are very common in women, babies and the elderly.. 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.
Date:   Aug 2008

Title:   Urinary tract infection in young children
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Urinary tract infections are fairly common in children. About 2% of boys and 8% of girls will have a urinary infection during their childhood.
Date:   Jul 2008

Title:   Urinary tract infections
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   Information on urinary tract infections
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Kidney and urinary fast facts
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   Latest facts and statistics regarding chronic kidney and urinary tract disease and treatment in Australia
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Urinary system
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Most waste products are removed from the body by the urinary system. The kidneys also maintain the right balance of water and salt in the blood.
Date:   Nov 2007

Title:   Multiple sclerosis - common problems
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
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.
Date:   Oct 2007

Title:   Urinary tract infections in children
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   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.
Date:   Mar 2007

Title:   Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Urinary tract infection occurs when part of the urinary tract becomes infected, usually with bacteria.
Date:   Jun 2006

Title:   Kidney and Urinary Tract Diseases
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about kidney diseases and urinary conditions.
Date:   Jul 2004

Title:   Urinary tract infection - men
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2003

Title:   Urinary tract infection - women.
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2003

Title:   Urinary tract infection in children
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   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.
Date:   Feb 2002

Title:   Urinary tract infection in children
Publisher:   Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2000

Title:   Catheterisation and supra pubic urine aspiration
Publisher:   Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:   Methods of obtaining a urine sample from a child are explained, including catheterisation and supra pubic urine aspiration.
Date:   Aug 2000

Title:   Childhood urinary infections
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   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.
Date:   Jan 1999
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