Abstract:Background: A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that can affect any portion of the urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra). It's worth noting that the majority of UTIs affect the lower urinary tract. This infection has been identified as the most frequent bacterial illnesses, accounting for a significant portion of the workload in microbiological diagnostic laboratories.
UTIs account for 15.5 percent of hospitalizations in individuals over the age of 65, and it has been report… Show more
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