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One in five women will develop a UTI during her life. But what are UTIs? and what causes this type of infection?...
Why are women more at risk of developing UTI than men? Read here for more on what causes urinary tract infections and what puts you at risk of UTI....
A UTI can affect the bladder, kidney, ureters and/or the urethra. Learn which symptoms indicate urinary tract infection, complications and when to seek help....
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Q: Are urinary tract infections genetic ? How to prevent UTIs ?
asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 5th, 2007
Is there a relationship of having a urinary tract infection from the blood line?what other alternatives to prevent urinary tract infection?


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on December 10th, 2007
Urinary and Bladder Disorders Answer A3417
Urinary tract infections are not genetically conditioned because they are caused by infective agents that come from outside the body. However, people with anatomic anomalies on their urinary tract are susceptible for developing chronic urinary tract infections. Some anomalies of the urinary tract can be genetically conditioned.

Urinary tract infection can be prevented with the following:

1. Complete healing of the acute urinary tract infection;
2. Drinking more liquids especially urinary antiseptic teas;
3. Better hygiene of the anal and urinary-genital region;
4. Surgically treating any congenital anomaly of the urinary tract.





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