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Bladder infection - adults; UTI - adults; Cystitis - bacterial - adults; Pyelonephritis - adults; Kidney infection - adults
The symptoms of a bladder infection include:
If the infection spreads to your kidneys, symptoms may include:
A urine sample is usually collected to perform the following tests:
CBC and a blood culture may be done.
The following tests may be done to help rule out problems in your urinary system that might lead to infection or make a UTI harder to treat:
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