Urinary Tract Infection

A urinary tract infection is not necessarily a sexually transmitted infection. All behaviors, including sex play, that bring particles of fecal material into contact with the vagina and urethra may cause a urinary tract infection.

Sever cases or untreated urinary tract infections can cause kidney infection.

Common Symptoms:

• Burning pain during urination.
• The urge to urinate when the bladder is nearly empty.
• Involuntary loss of urine.
• Strong odor the first time you urinate in the morning.
• Lower abdominal pain or back pain.
• Blood or pus in urine.
• Fever.
• Symptoms may not occur. 

Testing and Treatment: Testing and treatment services for urinary tract infections are available at all PPWP health center sites. Please see Fees for Services on our website for more information about our sliding fee options.

Testing: A urinalysis is used to diagnosis a urinary tract infection.

Treatment: An antibiotic is prescribed to treat the infection.

Reduce Your Risk: Keep the pubic area clean and dry. Drink unsweetened cranberry juice. Urinate as soon as you feel the urge. Avoid shared contact with the vagina and the anus. Drink water when you are thirsty. Wear a condomA flexible sheath, usually made of thin rubber or latex, designed to cover the penis during sexual intercourse for contraceptive purposes or as a means of preventing sexually transmitted diseases..