Question 1

how can  e-coli get into urinary tract ?

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Easy: E-coli is usually present in feces. When you clean with toilet paper after bm, a thin film of fecal material full of e-coli is left around the anal area and gets into the vagina during sex. To prevent this problem, wash your bottom with soap and water before and after sex. Always pass urine after sex.

Question 2

interested to know how does e-coli get into urinary tract ?

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See below: E-coli can migrate from the colon to the peri-anal area and gain entry into the bladder through urethra, especially in women. Blood borne e-coli can infect the kidney. See this site for more info.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/urinary-tract-infection/ds00286.

Question 3

if per have e.coli in urinary tract then can it be transmitted from person to person by sex?

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No: Sexual activity may predispose one of the partners, especially a woman unaccustomed to intercourse, to an infection by the common e coli we all have on board. If a man has a urinary tract infection, it's wise to seek an underlying anatomic defect. Good luck.

Question 4

whats e coli in urinary tract infection?

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Bacterial cause.: Urinary tract infections occur when pathogenic bacteria proliferate in the urine, causing inflammation in the urethra, bladder and sometimes the kidney. E. Coli is the most common cause, which is usually found in the colon but can contaminate the urine since the urethra and anus are in such close proximity. Infections are cleared with antibiotics, and should be confirmed by urine culture.

Question 5

define e coli and urinary tract infection?

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Bacteria: E coli, or escherichia coli is a bacteria that can cause infections in the human body. One of the common places is the urinary tract. When a bacteria infects and grows in the urinary system causing different signs and symptoms that is called a urinary tract infection and it usually requires treatment. I hope this answers your question.

Question 6

how bad is a 60 000 ufc/ml e coli urinary tract infection?

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Uti: Generally, unless it is a cath specimen, we consider > 100k colonies a positive result. Your symptoms are just as predictive of success w/ treatment than the colony count.

Question 7

if an e coli urinary tract infection showed to be susceptive to norfloxacine, why did the doctor prescribed me ofloxacine, i feel its not working.

Accepted Answer

Cousins: These two antibiotics are "cousins" as they are both in the same family, the fluoroquinolones.       If one would work, the other most likely would.

Question 8

can ofloxacin and ceftriaxone be taken together for an e coli urinary tract infection?

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Yes: If needed to treat an infection that has numerous organisms that require more than one antibiotic. Otherwise speak to your md as to why you this would need to be done.

Question 9

which strain of e coli causes urinary tract infections?

Accepted Answer

All: Ecoli should not be in your urine and is the most common cause of uti's.

Question 10

for 3rd time in 6 months got urinary tract infection with e coli?

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Get checked out.: If this has been happening, it is likely due to some underlying problem that allows for recurrent uti's.  You might have an infection of the kidney, or it might be from repeated use of catheters if you use them.  Also, women are at higher risk for uti's.  So go see your doctor to find out.

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