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Cystitis Acute Bacterial Prevention

Health Encyclopedia: Cystitis Acute Bacterial

Alternative Names

Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infection


Prevention

Keeping the genital area clean and wiping from front to back may reduce the chance of introducing bacteria from the rectal area to the urethra.

Drink plenty of fluids to allow for frequent urination to flush the bacteria from the bladder.

Urinating immediately after sexual intercourse may help eliminate any bacteria that may have been introduced during intercourse. If yo...

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