CHAPTER 1:Risk Factors and Diseases Causing Chronic Kidney Disease
Topic 15Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria enters the urinary tract. Painful or frequent urination can be signs of a urinary tract infection. Repeated or untreated UTI can eventually cause damage to the kidneys and possible kidney failure. Urinary tract infections can be treated with medication.
TITLEPRODUCED BYSOURCECONTACTWEB ADDRESS
Six Warning Signs of Kidney & Urinary Tract DiseaseNational Kidney FoundationBrochure312-321-1500www.nkfi.org
Urinary Tract InfectionsNational Kidney FoundationPamphlet 02-08312-321-1500www.nkfi.org
Your Kidneys: Master Chemists of the BodyNational Kidney FoundationPamphlet 01-03312-321-1500www.nkfi.org
What I Need to Know About Urinary Tract InfectionsNational Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information ClearinghouseBooklet KU-168800-891-5390www.niddk.nih.gov
Urinary Tract Infections in AdultsNational Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information ClearinghouseFact Sheet KU-03800-891-5390www.niddk.nih.gov

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