10 Urinary Tract Infection Causes

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Cause #8: Group B Streptococcus

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a pathogen usually associated with neonatal sepsis and meningitis but it can also cause UTIs. It is very rare and usually seen in complicated urinary tract infections.

Less than 1% of all UTIs are caused by this pathogen.

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