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What to do if i think i got a bladder infection or kidney. how did i get one?

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Dr. Danny Farahmandian answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bacteria: Bacteria typically, but other organisms as well, enter into your bladder through the urethra and flourish in the environment of the urine.

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Answered 7/18/2013

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