Urinary tract infections can be diagnosed and treated by the Urology Division at Premier Medical Group.
What is a urinary tract infection?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the urinary system. A UTI occurs when bacteria grow excessively within any portion of the urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra). The most common type of UTI involves the bladder and is known as acute cystitis. Infections within the kidney (the upper urinary tract) cause greater systemic symptoms and are called pyelonephritis. These infections commonly cause frequent, painful, and/or foul-smelling urination, but they can also other general symptoms such as fever, nausea, fatigue, and even mental confusion.