Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections are a serious but common health problem affecting millions of people each year. For reasons that
are uncertain, women are especially prone to these infections.
Normal urine is sterile and contains fluids, salts and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses and fungi. An infection
occurs when microorganisms, usually bacteria from the digestive tract, cling to the opening of the urethra (the hollow tube
that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body) and begin to multiply. Most infections arise from Escherichia
coli (E. coli) bacteria, which normally live in the colon.
Additional information about urinary tract infections
Treatment at Jefferson
Jefferson urologists have at their disposal a complete selection of diagnostic tools and collective expertise in various treatment
options for urinary tract infections. In particular, we treat current infections through antibacterial medications and can
recommend lifestyle changes that may help reduce the likelihood of future infections.
