Urinary tract infection (UTI)

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed June 2026

About Urinary tract infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria — most often Escherichia coli — colonize the bladder, causing dysuria, frequency, urgency, suprapubic discomfort, and sometimes blood in the urine. Uncomplicated cystitis in non-pregnant adults is diagnosed clinically and treated with a short course of nitrofurantoin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or fosfomycin. Fever, flank pain, nausea, or vomiting suggest pyelonephritis and a more serious course requiring different management. Recurrent UTIs warrant evaluation for behavioral, anatomic, or hormonal contributors.

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