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Antibiotics Used To Treat Urinary Tract Infections
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Prevention
To help prevent urinary tract infections:
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Drink several glasses of water each day. Fluids discourage the growth of bacteria by flushing out your urinary tract. Drinking cranberry juice or taking vitamin C supplements also may deter bacterial growth by making your urine more acidic.
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Wipe from front to back. To prevent the spread of intestinal bacteria from the rectum to the urinary tract, women always should wipe toilet tissue from...
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Urinary Tract Infection: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Urinary Tract Infection in Men
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Urinary Tract Infection: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Urinary Tract Infection: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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