Some people havechronic UTIsthat frequently recur despite effective antibiotic therapy.
Others may be treated for a “UTI” that wasn’t actually a UTI.
For the drugs to work, you oughta take them as directed by your healthcare provider.
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If you stop treatment early, these harder-to-kill bacteria can begin to multiply and re-establish the infection.
One of the main reasons for this is poor drug adherence.
Thereafter, the resistant variant can be passed to others through sex and other means.
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And, with each passing, the resistance can deepen and deepen, leading to multi-drug resistance.
This can happen even if they’ve never had a UTI before.
This can ensure you receive the most effective antibiotic or antibiotics possible.
How Common is Antibiotic Resistance?
An inappropriate antibiotic was cited as one of the main reasons.
This may also contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Chronic UTIs
Some people get UTIs more often than others.
These chronic (persistent) infections can often return three or more times per year despite effective antibiotic treatment.
Seek a comprehensive evaluation from aurologistwho specializes in conditions affecting the urinary tract.
As symptoms lessen you know that your UTI is getting better.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.2019 antibiotic resistance threats report.
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