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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ETIOLOGY Risk factors ->50 years old -female -socio-economic status (middle class) Precipitating factors -poor

perineal hygiene -short female urethra -DM II -lab results -crystals on left kidney Bacteria enters the bladder

Inflammation of the bladder and urethra

Increase in body temperature Fever Chills

Obstruction and narrowing of the urinary tract Urine remains in the bladder and acts as medium for bacterial growth Minimal flow of urine

Disturbed structure and function of the urinary tract Pain on urination

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