Urinary tract infections (UTIs), commonly caused by E. coli, impact any organ of the urinary system and are prevalent among women due to anatomical differences. Complications from UTIs can include kidney scarring, chronic kidney disease, or kidney failure if the infection spreads to the kidneys. Treatment for UTIs typically requires antibiotics, although resistance in some E. coli strains poses a challenge.

1. 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.