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- Also called: Urinary tract infection, bladder infection (cystitis), kidney infection (acute pyelonephritis), urethritis
- Type of ailment: Urological infection
- Duration: Varies from a few days to several weeksNIDDK:Urinary Tract Infections in Adults
- Common medication or therapy: Antibiotics and home care, including drinking a lot of water and urinating frequently
- Cause: Bacteria
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A UTI, also known as a urinary tract infection, is an infection anywhere in the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. UTIs are caused by a bacterial infection. Women are more prone to develop urinary tract infections than men.NIDDK:Urinary Tract Infections in Adults
Treatment for a UTI often involves antibiotic drugs; in women who have repeat urinary tract infections, a longer course of medication treatment may be necessary. Men who develop urinary tract infections may require several weeks of antibiotic treatment, along with tests to check the prostate.WebMD: Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults - Treatment Overview
UTI Symptoms
Symptoms of urinary tract infections vary depending on the infection's location. In general, UTI symptoms may include:UTI Statistics
- UTIs are more common in womenNIDDK:Urinary Tract Infections in Adults
- One out of five women will develop a urinary tract infection in her lifetimeNIDDK:Urinary Tract Infections in Adults
- Up to 20% of women who have one UTI will have anotherNIDDK:Urinary Tract Infections in Adults
- Up to 4% of pregnant women will develop a urinary tract infectionNIDDK:Urinary Tract Infections in Adults
Disclaimer
The content on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact a physician for information on UTI treatment.
| UTI - Urinary Tract Infection | Blood in Urine | Bacterial Infections | Kidneys | Bladder | Dysuria | Cystitis-
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