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Complicated Urinary Tract Infections
Overview
Several factors determine whether you have a complicated urinary tract infection.
- You have symptoms, such as:
- A high temperature, greater than 101 °F (38.3 °C).
- Ongoing nausea, vomiting, and chills.
- Your condition getting worse in spite of doctor-directed home treatment.
- You have other risks, such as:
- Diabetes.
- Pregnancy.
- Urinary tract blockage or kidney stones.
- An enlarged prostate.
- Having a catheter in place.
- An improperly formed urinary tract.
- An impaired immune system.
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