urinary tract infection

noun

1. infection of any part of the urinary tract, especially the urethra or bladder, usually caused by a bacterium, Escherichia coli, and often precipitated by increased sexual activity, vaginitis, enlargement of the prostate, or stress. : UTI

Example Sentences

It turns out that most industrially made toilet paper contains trace amounts of potentially harmful bleaching agents that have been found to cause skin irritations or urinary tract infection.

From Quartz

Long-stay residents were almost twice as likely to require emergency room visits, and three times as likely to have urinary tract infections.

From Washington Post

In a 2018 study, participants who used feminine wipes had almost double the odds of reporting a urinary tract infection, and those who used gel sanitizers were almost eight times more likely to report a yeast infection.

From Washington Post

On the other hand, fluffy suds and other bath additions that feature dyes and fragrances can increase your risk of yeast and urinary tract infections.

From Popular-Science

We told participants to imagine they’re at the doctor for a urinary tract infection.

From Singularity Hub 

When I was 36 weeks pregnant, my nurse practitioner told me I had a urinary tract infection and prescribed an antibiotic.

From The Daily Beast