<s>[INST] Can recurrent urinary tract infection cause cancer or kidney function problems? [/INST] Various studies show there is no relationship between urine infections and cancer.  

Renal function can be affected in cases with multiple infections at the kidney level, called "pyelonephritis". Cystitis, an infection of the urinary bladder, does not affect kidney function.  Source: CLINIC BARCELONA . Link: https://www.clinicbarcelona.org/en/assistance/diseases/urinary-tract-infection/frequently-asked-questions. Field: Urology. Disease: Urinary Tract Infection </s>