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    A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection caused by microbes like bacteria, fungi or viruses in the urinary tract. Women are at higher risk with a 50% chance of getting a UTI in their lifetime. Common signs of a UTI include burning urination, fever, cloudy urine, abdominal pain and back pain. UTIs are typically diagnosed through urine tests and treated with antibiotics, hydration, probiotic foods or good hygiene practices.

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    A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection caused by microbes like bacteria, fungi or viruses in the urinary tract. Women are at higher risk with a 50% chance of getting a UTI in their lifetime. Common signs of a UTI include burning urination, fever, cloudy urine, abdominal pain and back pain. UTIs are typically diagnosed through urine tests and treated with antibiotics, hydration, probiotic foods or good hygiene practices.

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    A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection caused by microbes like bacteria, fungi or viruses in the urinary tract. Women are at higher risk with a 50% chance of getting a UTI in their lifetime. Common signs of a UTI include burning urination, fever, cloudy urine, abdominal pain and back pain. UTIs are typically diagnosed through urine tests and treated with antibiotics, hydration, probiotic foods or good hygiene practices.

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    UTI presentation

    By: Elmerando Brosas

    What is a urinary tract infection?


    A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract caused by microbes.

    What causes UTIs?


    Microbes including fungi, viruses and bacteria will cause infections.

    Bacteria is the most common cause.

    Who is at risk for a UTI?


    Urinary tract infections are the second most common type of infection in the body. For women their risk of of having a UTI in their lifetime is 50%.

    What are the signs and symptoms of UTIs?


    Burning Urination Fever Cloudy Urine Abdominal Pain Back Pain

    How are UTIs diagnosed?

    How are UTIs treated?


    Good hygiene

    Hydration

    Pro-biotic foods

    Antibiotics

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