urinary tract infection

American  

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

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Example Sentences

Sian Jones, 72, has suffered from recurrent "debilitating" urinary tract infections for more than 50 years, and has lost two premature babies as a result.

From BBC

NDM-CRE can cause such ailments as pneumonia, bloodstream infections, urinary tract infections and wound infections.

From Los Angeles Times

Michelle grabs a petri dish that's growing bacteria from a patient with a painful, urinary tract infection that keeps coming back.

From BBC

Still, technically they do count as pathogens just because they could cause urinary tract infections or harm people with compromised immune systems, like so many things.

From Salon

Mr Jarvis KC, told the court Mr Burgess was suffering from a urinary tract infection on the day of the incident, a condition that can make a person confused, agitated, or even aggressive.

From BBC