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What is a urinary tract infection?
A urinary tract infection is the consequence of the bacteria that has penetrated in your urinary tract. While most of the bacteria which enter your urinary tract will be expelled while you urinate, it is the fact that if some are left behind, you can get a urinary tract infection.
What are the risks of a UTI?
If you have been taking antibiotics for a long time, it is very likely that the bacteria which exist in your body have become resistant. As a consequence, they have developed to be very hard to get rid of completely. In other words, it is possible that your urinary tract infection can come back. Without proper treatment, the infection can turn out to be very devastating. The bacteria can spread to your kidneys, then cause pyelonephritis. Worst case scenario, the bacteria found its way to your blood, and your life’s in danger. …show more content…
Depends on the level of severity, the treatment applied for each patient will be different. However, the most common way of treating urinary tract infections are by using a course of antibiotics, which aim to totally get rid of, or to prevent an infection caused by