Uti in Males Faqs
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UTI IN MALES: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -Pooja Mishra Q. What is a UTI? Is it dangerous? A. UTI is urinary tract infection which means any part of the urinary tract may be involved, namely the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. UTIs may be potentially dangerous if left untreated or partially treated. Repeated UTIs can damage the kidney and may lead to kidney failure. Q. Is it common for males to suffer from a UTI? A. Yes, approximately 20% of all UTIs occur in males. The incidence of UTI in men <50 years of age is 5-8 per year per 10,000 males. However, UTIs become more common as the age advances. Q. Why do UTIs occur? A. UTIs are caused by microbes, including fungi, viruses and bacteria. However, bacteria from the bowel are the most common cause of UTI. The most common cause is a bacteria named Escherichia coli . Q. Does urine normally contain infectious agents? A. Normally, urine is sterile and free from bacteria, viruses, and fungi; however, it usually contains fluids, salts, and waste products.
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UTI IN MALES: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-Pooja MishraQ. What is a UTI? Is it dangerous?A. UTI is urinary tract infection which means any part of the urinary tract may be involved, namely the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.UTIs may be potentially dangerous if left untreated or partially treated. Repeated UTIs can damage the kidney and may lead to kidney failure.
Q. Is it common for males to suffer from a UTI?A. Yes, approximately 20% of all UTIs occur in males.The incidence of UTI in men
