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  2. Enterococcus faecalis - Wikipedia

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    E. faecalis is found in most healthy individuals, but can cause endocarditis and sepsis, urinary tract infections (UTIs), meningitis, and other infections in humans. [7] [8] Several virulence factors are thought to contribute to E. faecalis infections.

  3. Sepsis - Wikipedia

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    Sepsis is caused by many organisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. [10] Common locations for the primary infection include the lungs, brain, urinary tract, skin, and abdominal organs. [2] Risk factors include being very young or old, a weakened immune system from conditions such as cancer or diabetes, major trauma, and burns. [1]

  4. Interstitial cystitis - Wikipedia

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    The most common symptoms of IC/BPS are suprapubic pain, [8] urinary frequency, painful sexual intercourse, [9] and waking up from sleep to urinate. [10]In general, symptoms may include painful urination described as a burning sensation in the urethra during urination, pelvic pain that is worsened with the consumption of certain foods or drinks, urinary urgency, and pressure in the bladder or ...

  5. Aerococcus urinae - Wikipedia

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    Aerococcus urinae is a member of the bacterial genus Aerococcus.The bacterium is a Gram-positive, catalase-negative coccus growing in clusters. Isolates of this genus were originally isolated in 1953 from samples collected in the air and dust of occupied rooms and were distinguished by their tetrad cellular arrangements. [2]

  6. Streptococcus bovis - Wikipedia

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    Streptococcus bovis is a group of strains of Gram-positive bacteria, originally described as a species, [5] [6] that in humans is associated with urinary tract infections, endocarditis, sepsis, [7] and colorectal cancer. [8] S. bovis is commonly found in the alimentary tract of cattle, sheep, and other ruminants, [9] and may cause ruminal acidosis.

  7. Enterobacter cloacae - Wikipedia

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    Some strains have been associated with urinary tract and respiratory tract infections in immunocompromised individuals. It is a high risk AmpC producer and treatment with cefepime is recommended by the IDSA if causing disease rather than simply colonising. [10] Treatment using cefepime and gentamicin has been reported. [11]

  8. Urinary bladder disease - Wikipedia

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    Urinary bladder disease includes urinary bladder inflammation such as cystitis, bladder rupture and bladder obstruction (tamponade).Cystitis is common, sometimes referred to as urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by bacteria, bladder rupture occurs when the bladder is overfilled and not emptied while bladder tamponade is a result of blood clot formation near the bladder outlet.

  9. Purple urine bag syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Purple urine bag syndrome is an asymptomatic condition, however, symptoms of urinary tract infections may be similar to those of purple urine bag syndrome. Some signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection may include abdominal pain, pain during urination, fever or chills, nausea or vomiting, and an increased frequency of urination. [10]