Microbiology: An Introduction
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780321733603
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Chapter 26, Problem 2R
Summary Introduction
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Thetransmission of urinary tract infections.
Introduction:
Urinary tract infections are mostly caused by E coli. Bacterial growth in the urothelium of the bladder and the transmission through urethra, rectum, perineum and vagina causes urinary tract infections.
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