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954 23 • Urogenital System Infections<br />

Figure 23.8<br />

23.3 Bacterial Infections of the Reproductive System<br />

Learning Objectives<br />

By the end of this section, you will be able to:<br />

• Identify the most common bacterial pathogens that can cause infections of the reproductive system<br />

• Compare the major characteristics of specific bacterial diseases affecting the reproductive system<br />

In addition to infections of the urinary tract, bacteria commonly infect the reproductive tract. As with the<br />

urinary tract, parts of the reproductive system closest to the external environment are the most likely sites of<br />

infection. Often, the same microbes are capable of causing urinary tract and reproductive tract infections.<br />

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