Urinary Tract Infections Change Bladder Sensitivity (VIDEO)

Flinders University

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The fight against Urinary Tract Infection pain, discomfort and a constant urge to urinate has taken a step forward with scientists identifying how the immune systems defence against bladder infection causes nerves to magnify sensations felt by patients.

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Dr Luke Grundy, Flinders University & SAHMRI

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