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Bacterial infections are common and include soft-tissue infections and urinary tract infections. (Photo: Getty Images) Madonna's longtime manager Guy Oseary announced Thursday on Instagram that the ...

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Share on Pinterest Madonna was hospitalized due to a bacterial infection. Cassy Athena/Getty Images Singer Madonna is recovering after being hospitalized in the ICU for a serious bacterial infection.