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Kidney infection vs. UTI: Symptoms, causes, treatment, and outlook – Medical News Today
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can occur in the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra, and it can move from one part of the tract to another. Learn more here.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can affect any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys.
When a person refers to a UTI, they are usually talking about a bladder infection or a lower UTI. Bladder infections are the most common type of UTI.
A kidney infection can occur when bacteria, or less often fungi, travel up the urinary tract to infect the kidneys.
Any UTI typically requires professional treatment to prevent serious complications.
From top to bottom, the urinary tract contains the…
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