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After narrowing the list down to 29 diseases showing the strongest link to dementia, two were infections – cystitis (a bacterial/urinary tract infection) and general bacterial infection.—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2026 Bladder infections, often referred to as cystitis, frequently manifest with symptoms such as burning, frequency, urgency, enuresis (involuntary urination) and a foul odor.—Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026 One suggestion to curb OTC sales is that pharmacists be allowed to prescribe antibiotics for infections that can be diagnosed based on symptoms alone—like uncomplicated cystitis, impetigo, and conjunctivitis.—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026 She was tested for Celiac disease and Crohn's disease before landing on the interstitial cystitis diagnosis, and even developed an eating disorder and experienced hair loss during that time.—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cystitis