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what is the difference between a vaginal infection and a uti

By Anonymous August 1, 2017 - 2:57pm
 
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I am bleeding/spotting when I pee but nothing shoes up on a diaper. they said after doing a urin dip stick they did a culture. I came back positive for uti. usually when I get them their is e-coli. I go augmenton for 7 days usually they give me Cipro.

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Hello Anon

Thank you for writing!

A vaginal infection is, literally, in the vagina. There are many causes - from a sexually transmitted infection (viral or bacterial) or something like a yeast infection.

UTIs are caused by bacteria. The bacteria invade the urinary system and multiply. The infection can occur in any part of the urinary system, but usually starts in the urethra. The urethra is a tube that carries the urine out of the body.

Best,
Susan

August 2, 2017 - 6:34am
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