Uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) An uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) is a
bladder infection (cystitis) or kidney infection (pyelonephritis) that is not caused by a structural
problem, obstruction within the urinary tract (such as a
kidney stone or an
enlarged prostate), or other medical condition that
affects kidney and bladder function, such as
diabetes. Uncomplicated UTIs primarily affect young
and middle-aged women before menopause.
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