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To prevent urinary tract infections you should always urinate following sex, stay well hydrated, take a shower instead of a bath and females should always wipe properly from front to back.

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Anyone male or female is capable of contracting a UTI but it is more common in women due to their anatomy.

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The most common cause of urinary tract infections is E. coli. E. coli can move from feces to the urinary tract usually caused by not wiping properly after going to the bathroom.

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Bacteria travels through the urethra and affects the kidneys and/or bladder causing symptoms such as painful urination, nausea, blood in urine, back pain, fever and stomach pain.

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Most common treatment is antibiotics. If you think you have a UTI, you will need to see a doctor to give a urine specimen. The specimen will confirm the presence of E. coli in the urine. Antibiotics such as Bactrim or Cipro can be prescribe to treat the infection and length of time for taking antibiotics will depend on severity of infection.