Complications of Untreated Chronic UTI in the Elderly

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Complications of Untreated Chronic UTI in the Elderly | LIVESTRONG.COM More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Willy De Jongh | permalink
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The urinary tract includes the kidneys, bladder and urethra, the canal that drains the bladder. All of these are subject to bacterial infection, known as a urinary tract infection, or UTI. The elderly are especially susceptible to frequent, chronic or recurring UTIs. If left untreated, UTIs can cause serious complications.

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/267349-complications-of-untreated-chronic-uti-in-the-elderly/ ^[1]

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Elderly Urinary Tract Infection More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by AVA 3923871 | permalink
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Read about elderly urinary tract infection including possible causes and how to treat it.

For further reading: http://www.aplaceformom.com/senior-care-resources/articles/elderly-urinary-tract-infection ^[2]

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What are possible complications of a urinary tract infection (UTI)? - Urinary Tract Infection (UTI In Adults) - RxList More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Kev 3704 | permalink
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Learn about urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms, causes, antibiotics, pregnancy, home remedies, treatment, and more.

For further reading: http://www.rxlist.com/urine_infection/page10.htm ^[3]

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Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Urinary Tract Infections More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Angelique Liebens | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/women/ss/slideshow-urinary-tract-infection-overview ^[4]

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1. http://www.livestrong.com/article/267349-complications-of-untreated-chronic-uti-in-the-elderly/

2. http://www.aplaceformom.com/senior-care-resources/articles/elderly-urinary-tract-infection

3. http://www.rxlist.com/urine_infection/page10.htm

4. http://www.webmd.com/women/ss/slideshow-urinary-tract-infection-overview