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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Learning Center

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A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection that can happen anywhere along the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the:.Bladder Kidneys Ureters-- the tubes that take urine from each kidney to the bladder Ur...

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Symptoms
The symptoms of a bladder infection include:Cloudy urineFoul or strong urine odorFrequent or urgent need to urinateLo...
Causes
Urinary tract infections(UTIs) have different names, depending on where the infection is located.Cystits, a common co...
Tests
A urine sample is usually collected. Urinalysis commonly shows white blood cells, red blood cells, and nitrates in t...
Treatments
A mild urinary tract infection may go away on its own without treatment. However, antibiotics are usually recommended...
Prevention
Lifestyle changes may help prevent some UTIs. BATHING AND HYGIENEChoose sanitary pads instead of tampons, which some ...
Doctor Specialties
Contact your health care provider if you have symptoms of a UTI. Call right away if the following symptoms develop:B...

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