1. UTI
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By: Elmerando Brosas

2. What is a urinary tract
infection?
A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract
caused by microbes.
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3. What causes UTI’s?
Microbes including fungi, viruses and bacteria will cause infections.
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Bacteria is the most common cause.
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4. 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%.
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5. What are the signs and
symptoms of UTI’s?
Abdominal Back
Fever Pain
Burning Pain
Urination
Cloudy
Urine
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6. How are UTI’s diagnosed?
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7. How are UTI’s treated?
Good hygiene
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Hydration
Pro-biotic foods
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Antibiotics