Complicated Urinary Tract Infections - Topic Overview
Several factors determine whether you have a complicated urinary tract infection. These include:
- A high temperature [greater than 101�F (38.3�C)].
- Ongoing nausea, vomiting, and chills.
- Pregnancy.
- Being younger than 18 or older than 65.
- An impaired immune system.
- Diabetes.
- Symptoms that last longer than 7 days, or a recent UTI.
- Urinary tract blockage or kidney stones.
- An enlarged prostate.
- An improperly formed urinary tract.
- Your condition getting worse in spite of doctor-directed home treatment.
- Having a catheter in place.
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May 16, 2011
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