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A urinary tract infection, also known as an UTI, may involve the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra. A common cause is an intestinal bacteria, E. coli. Common symptoms include a frequent urge to urinate, and pain or burning when urinating. Antibiotics are typically needed to treat UTIs.

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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Urinary tract infection
Ciprofloxacin
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Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
3.5
6 reviews

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