Diseases
genitourinary tract infections
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Overview
Genitourinary tract infections can be broadly classified into a) urinary tract infections (UTI) including cystitis, pyelonephritis and prostatitis; and b) genital tract infections including urethritis, cervicitis, epididymitis, genital ulcerative diseases, endometritis, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Symptoms
- a strong urge to urinate that doesn't go away
- a burning feeling when urinating
- urinating often, and passing small amounts of urine
- urine that looks cloudy
- urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — signs of blood in the urin
Causes
- infection of the bladder.
- infection of the urethra.
Risk factors
- female anatomy.
- sexual activity
- certain types of birth control.
Diagnosis
- analyzing a urine sample.
- growing urinary tract bacteria in a lab.
- using a scope to see inside the bladder.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is genitourinary tract infections?
Genitourinary tract infections can be broadly classified into a) urinary tract infections (UTI) including cystitis, pyelonephritis and prostatitis; and b) genital tract infections including urethritis, cervicitis, epididymitis, genital ulcerative diseases, endometritis, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
What are the symptoms of genitourinary tract infections?
a strong urge to urinate that doesn't go away, a burning feeling when urinating, urinating often, and passing small amounts of urine, urine that looks cloudy, urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — signs of blood in the urin
What causes genitourinary tract infections?
infection of the bladder.; infection of the urethra.
Which medicines are used for genitourinary tract infections?
amoxicillin, ampicillin, cefalexin, cephradine
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