Antibiotics are the main treatment for all UTIs. A variety of antibiotics are available, and choices depend on many factors, including whether the infection is complicated or uncomplicated or primary or recurrent. Treatment decisions are also based on the type of patient (man or woman, a pregnant or nonpregnant woman, child, hospitalized or nonhospitalized patient, person with diabetes). Treatment should not necessarily be based on the actual bacteria count. For example, if a woman has...
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I am not a doctor or health care professional, but I want to share my personal experience with UTI's in hopes of helping others. This is a... Read more »
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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common type of infection caused by bacteria (most often E. coli) that travel up... Read more »
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Although antibiotics are the first treatment choice for urinary tract infections, antibiotic-resistant strains of E. coli, the most common cause of... Read more »
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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition in which one or more parts of the urinary system (the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra) become... Read more »
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After the flu and common cold, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common medical complaint among women in their reproductive years. UTIs... Read more »
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UTI - children; Cystitis - children; Bladder infection - children; Kidney infection - children; Pyelonephritis - childrenTreatmentIn children, UTIs... Read more »