UTI

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection anywhere in the urinary tract, kidney, ureter, bladder and/or urethra.

Symptoms

• Pain or burning when urinating
• Cloudy, pink or red urine
• Feeling of frequent urination
• Pressure in lower belly
• Pain on one side of lower back 
• Fever, chills, nausea, vomiting

 Prevention

• Drink 6 to 8 cups of water a day
• Urinate shortly after intercourse
• Urinate regularly
• Avoid spermicides and scented feminine hygiene products

Treatment

• Visit Student Life Student Health Services Laboratory 20 minutes prior to an appointment for a urine sample 
• Antibiotics will usually cure a bladder infection
• Avoid sexual contact until the antibiotics are finished and symptoms have disappeared