What is the prognosis (outlook) for a person with a urinary tract

infection?

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) typically respond very well to

treatment. A UTI can be uncomfortable before you start
treatment, but once your healthcare provider identifies the type
of bacteria and prescribes the right antibiotic medication, your
symptoms should improve quickly. It’s important to keep taking
your medication for the entire amount of time your healthcare
provider prescribed. If you have frequent UTIs or if your
symptoms aren’t improving, your provider may test to see if it’s
an antibiotic-resistant infection. These are more complicated
infections to treat and may require intravenous antibiotics
(through an IV) or alternative treatments.

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When should I call my healthcare provider?

Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of a urinary

tract infection. If you have been diagnosed with a UTI and your
symptoms are getting worse, call your healthcare provider. You
may need a different treatment. Watch out for these symptoms in
particular:

 Fever.
 Back pain.
 Vomiting.

If you have any of these symptoms, or your other symptoms

continue after treatment, call your healthcare provider. A UTI can
spread throughout your urinary tract and into other parts of your
body. However, treatment is very effective and can quickly
relieve your symptoms.