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Q i have been diagnosed with e coli in urine culture and blood in urine regular test , iam on anti biotics precribed by doctor , and he said if doest gets ok by 5 days of medication i need to see a kidney specialist.
.please suggest if it e coli can be ST(d)
ps i had severe diahrrea 15 days back
.please suggest if it e coli can be ST(d)
ps i had severe diahrrea 15 days back
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
E.coli is the commonest organism that can cause infection of the urinary tract. E.coli is mostly present in the digestive tract and since you had diarrhea, they cling to the opening of the urethra and begin to multiply. Then from the opening of urethra, they ascend upwards to the bladder. If the infection is not treated promptly, bacteria may then travel further up the ureters to multiply and infect the kidneys.
So that is why your doctor has advised you to consult a urologist if the infection does not heal.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
E.coli is the commonest organism that can cause infection of the urinary tract. E.coli is mostly present in the digestive tract and since you had diarrhea, they cling to the opening of the urethra and begin to multiply. Then from the opening of urethra, they ascend upwards to the bladder. If the infection is not treated promptly, bacteria may then travel further up the ureters to multiply and infect the kidneys.
So that is why your doctor has advised you to consult a urologist if the infection does not heal.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
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