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What Antibiotics Treat Urinary Tract Infections In Girls?
Risk Factors
After the flu and common cold, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common medical complaint among women in their reproductive years. UTIs are far more common among women than among men. Most women will develop a UTI at some time in their lives, and many will have recurrences.
Specific Risk Factors in Women
Structure of the Female Urinary Tract. In general, the higher risk in women is mostly due to the shortness of the female urethra, which is 1.5 inches compared to 8 inches...
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Urinary tract infection
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bladder infection - adults; UTI - adults; Cystitis - bacterial - adults; Pyelonephritis - adults; Kidney infection - adultsSymptomsThe symptoms of a... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Antibiotics are the main treatment for all UTIs. A variety of antibiotics are available, and choices depend on many factors, including whether the... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Although antibiotics are the first treatment choice for urinary tract infections, antibiotic-resistant strains of E. coli, the most common cause of... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection in Women
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention To help prevent urinary tract infections: Drink several glasses of water each day. Fluids discourage the growth of... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection in Men
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Most urinary tract infections in men cannot be prevented. Practicing safe sex by using condoms will help to prevent infections that are... Read more »
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