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A urinary tract infection is caused when bacteria gets into your bladder by the urethra. This bacteria can then travel up the ureters into the kidneys causing pylonephritis (kidney infection). The most common bacteria that causes a urinary tract infection is E Coli. A urinary tract infection is not contagious. However you should not participate in sexual activity as you can introduce new bacteria into the urinary tract. Also it is important to urinate after sexual activity to help "flush" away any bacteria that may be trying to travel up the urethra. peeing after sexual activity doesn't mean it stops you from becoming pregnant.

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How long is urinary tract infections contagious after treatment?

Urinary tract infections are not contagious.


Is uti contagious?

No, Urinary Tract Infections are not contagious.


Are urinary tract infections fecal or viral?

Urinary tract infections are bacterial (caused by bacteria).


Can bisexual women get urinary tract infections easily?

The ease of getting urinary tract infections has nothing to do with sexual orientation.


Why would someone have to have urinary tract infection treatment?

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Is e coli urine contagious?

E coli is a major cause of urinary tract infections. Having e coli in your urine is not dangerous, however.


Is e coli in urine contagious?

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Are dog urinary tract infections an emergency?

Dog urinary tract infections are an emergency. If not attended to with urgency, it could result into kidney failure for the dog.


Can urinary tract infections cause women to give a STD to a man?

To answer the question is somewhat difficult being that these two illnesses are completely different. One is a urinary tract infection which is caused by a bacteria getting into the urinary system and has nothing to do with an STD (sexually transmitted disease). So to answer your question I will offer three different answers. 1) No, urinary tract infections are not contagious and are very common in women. 2) No, a urinary tract infection can not cause an STD. 3) One must have an STD in order to give another an STD; which again has nothing to do with a urinary tract infection. Anyone can get a urinary tract infection and it has nothing to do with intercourse; even animals can get these infections. Hope this helps and take care, Jupiter's Dawn


Can dogs get kidney infections?

Yes they get them, also urinary tract infections.


Who is at risk for UTIs?

People with diabetes tend to have more urinary tract infections, as well as hospitalized patients. Urinary tract infections can also be sexually transmitted.


Where is urinary tract infections located?

they can be located anywhere in the urinary tract, from the bladder or kidneys all the way to the opening.