| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3869440 | The Journal of Urology | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In these community dwelling women a urinary tract infection history in female relatives was strongly and consistently associated with urinary tract infection recurrence and pyelonephritis. Risk estimates increased with stronger family history indices, suggesting a genetic component for increased susceptibility to these infections.
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Authors
Delia Scholes, Thomas R. Hawn, Pacita L. Roberts, Sue S. Li, Ann E. Stapleton, Lue-Ping Zhao, Walter E. Stamm, Thomas M. Hooton,