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I am getting recurrent uti's and using antibiotics each time. i have anal fistula, it discharges pus. am i getting uti's due to fistula discharge?

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Very likely: I am assuming that you have a recto-vaginal fistula meaning that the communication is between the rectum and vagina? Definitely, your recurrent uti's are related to the presence of ecoli near the urethra. I am assuming that you have consulted an OB who has considered crohn's disease and recommended a surgeon?

Answered 6/10/2014

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Yes to uti: The discharging anal fistula, in a female will colonize the genital area. This will be the source of bacteria ( commonly e-coli ). You may consider the fistula surgically treated to eliminate the source of bacteria. Remember repeated use of antibiotics will eventually make you resistant to the antibiotics, which is a dangerous situation to be in.Zk.

Answered 9/7/2013

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