Urinary Tract infections commonly caused by E. Coli is a common illness in women because of their short Urethra. 1.) Explain what a UTI is? 2.) What possible complications occur if it spreads to the kidneys? 3.) Could a person be cured from this illness without the use of antibiotics? Solution 1). Urinary tract infections are those that affect any organ of the urinary system. This includes kidneys, bladder, urethra and ureters. The urinary tract infections (UTIs) are classified into complicated UTIs and uncomplicated UTIs, which helps in the treatment decisions. The acute, uncomplicated lower UTIs are otherwise known as “cystitis,” which occur in both males and females. 2). The spread of infection ot the kidneys (pyelonephritis) results in permanent kidney scars, chronic kidney disease or kidney failure. 3). Unlike the treatment for intestinal E.coli infection, the treatment of UTIs caused due to E.coli need antibiotic treatment, However, many of the E.coli strains that cause UTIs are resistant to antibiotics..