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Broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed in one third of pediatric outpatient visits for urinary tract infection, and use of third-generation cephalosporins has doubled in the past decade.

It helps to relieve UTI symptoms by eliminating the source of the infection. However, due to antibiotic resistance, it may not be the first treatment option used. If left untreated, UTIs can ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs), especially cystitis, are a common and frustrating health issue that affects half of all ...

A doctor may perform a urine culture to determine the type of bacteria that is causing the infection and the best antibiotic to treat it. At-home UTI tests are available to check urine for ...