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The goals of therapy are to:Improve symptomsPrevent the spread of infectionEliminate the cause of infectionAntibiotic therapy should target the bacteria causing the infection. In some cases, antibiotics may need to be given through a vein (by IV).
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Typical treatment for urinary tract infections is a course of antibiotics. In women who have recurrent urethritis, the diagnosis and treatment is often resolved over the phone.
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Oral rehydration therapy(ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive worldwide, and they have a particularly large impact in the developing world.
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