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urinary tract infection (UTI),

an infection of one or more structures in the urinary system. Most UTIs are caused by gram-negative bacteria, most commonly Escherichia coli or species of Klebsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas, or Enterobacter, although other strains, such as Staphlyococcus and Serratia, are emerging. The condition is more common in women than in men. UTI may be asymptomatic but is usually characterized by urinary frequency, burning pain with voiding, and, if the infection is severe, visible blood and pus in the urine. Fever and back pain often accompany kidney infections. Diagnosis of the cause and location of the infection is made by microscopic examination and bacteriologic culture of a urine specimen, physical examination of the patient, and, if necessary, various radiologic techniques such as retrograde pyelography or cystoscopy. Treatment includes antibacterial, analgesic, and urinary antiseptic drugs and increased fluid intake up to 3L/day, unless contraindicated. Teaching the patient about increased fluid intake, frequent voiding, and good perineal hygiene is also helpful. Kinds of urinary tract infections include cystitis, pyelonephritis, and urethritis. Also called urinary infection.

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urinary tract infection (UTI),

n infection in one or more of the structures that make up the urinary system. Occurs more often in women and is most commonly caused by bacteria. Characteristic symptoms include frequent urination, pain when urinating, and—in severe cases—blood or pus in the urine.

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urinary tract,

n all organs and ducts involved in the secretion and elimination of urine from the body, principally the kidney, ureter, bladder, and urethra.

urinary tract infection,

n an infection of one or more structures in the urinary tract. Gram-negative bacteria cause most of these infections.

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urinary tract infection

 Infection of the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra Epidemiology Affects ± 7 million/yr, often young ♀ with acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis or cystitis, or recurrent cystitis, and adults with asymptomatic bacteruria or with complicated UTI Epidemiology Common in young, sexually active ♀, often associated with sexual intercourse, use of a diaphragm with a spermicide, Hx of recurrent UTIs Clinical Dysuria, burning, ↑ frequency, urgency Lab Leukocyte esterase + by dipstick, 102–105 colony-forming U/mL Microbiology E coli–± 80%, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Proteus mirabilis, K pneumoniae Treatment Oral T-S, norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin

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Patient discussion about Urinary tract infections.

Q. How to prevent getting a bladder infection? I am worried about getting another bladder infection like I just had now. I am during my second trimester. How can I avoid getting it again?

A. drink more cranberry juice,its 100% natural, and wont harm the baby in anyway.

Q. I am in the first trimester. I suffer with severe urinary tract infection. What does this mean in my health? Though pregnancy in women is god gifted in nature, I too suffer with it. I never had Urinary Tract Infection before. Now I am in the first trimester. I suffer with severe urinary tract infection. It burns every time I pass out urine and I tend to urinate very often. I sensed that it may be due to water deficiency and drank a lot of water but I do have the symptoms. Can I get an idea as to what does this mean in my health?

A. A good way to clean your unrinary tract system is to drink cranberry juice and other high acid drinks. This will remove the bacteria due to high acidity or at least help the process of you getting better

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