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Oct 15, 2021 59 secs

The urologic infection that a source close to Bill Clinton says led to the former president's hospitalization is common in older individuals and can be serious, experts say.

While little else was immediately revealed about Clinton's condition, including whether it originated in his urinary tract or elsewhere in the urinary system, experts who were not involved in his care said such spread of infection can be life-threatening without prompt medical attention.

This is something we frequently treat in the emergency room, where somebody comes in with a urinary tract infection," NBC News senior medical correspondent Dr.

At that point, Torres said, a patient is at risk of sepsis — a dangerous overdrive of the immune system in response to an infection — or septic shock, when organs start to fail.

Doctors will also work to identify any underlying conditions that may have led to the infection in the first place: a blockage, a kidney stone, even diabetes, Tewari said.

“If you have difficulty with urinary symptoms with voiding, that can put you at increased risk,” said Dr.

Early intervention is the best way to guarantee a good outcome, Tewari said: "If there is a symptom, don’t ignore it

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