Diseases
urinary tract infections
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Overview
UTIs are common infections that happen when bacteria, often from the skin or rectum, enter the urethra, and infect the urinary tract. The infections can affect several parts of the urinary tract, but the most common type is a bladder infection (cystitis).
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 urine
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 urinary tract infections?
UTIs are common infections that happen when bacteria, often from the skin or rectum, enter the urethra, and infect the urinary tract. The infections can affect several parts of the urinary tract, but the most common type is a bladder infection (cystitis).
What are the symptoms of urinary 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 urine
What causes urinary tract infections?
infection of the bladder.; infection of the urethra.
Which medicines are used for urinary tract infections?
amikacin, ampicillin-sulbactam, aztreonam, cefaclor, cefadroxil, cefazolin, cefepime, cefixime, cefoperazone-sulbactam, cefpirome, ceftazidime, ceftolozane-tazobactam, cilastatin-imipenem, ciprofloxacin, cranberry, cycloserine, doripenem, ertapenem, fosfomycin, minocycline
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