Urinary Tract Infections/UTIs
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common kind of bacterial infection in both men and women of all ages. Only the common cold, which is caused by a virus, affects more people each year than UTI’s. The older you get, the greater the chances of developing a UTI. From birth until the age of about 45, the prevalence is 1 – 3%. That means, in any given year, about 1 – 3% of men and women less than 45 years will develop a UTI. After the age of 45, the prevalence gradually rises until, by age 80, the prevalence is 20 – 30% In the neonatal period, the male:female ratio is about 1:1, but through the reproductive years, women are afflicted much more often (male: female ratio = 1:50), and in old age, the ratio reverts back to 1:1 again. The reasons for this will be explained later. Urinary tract infection is a broad term and may include infections of the bladder, prostate, urethra, or the kidneys.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the commonest bacterial infections to affect people of all ages. During childbearing years it is about 50 times more common in women than men, but at the extremes of life, it affects both sexes equally. In the great majority of people, UTI’S are nothing more than a nuisance and are cured after just a day or two of antibiotics. For other people, though, recurring infections can interfere with their lives and restrict their activities. For these people and for those who develop kidney infections, a full urologic evaluation should done to identify and treat underlying causes. Fortunately, for the great majority of people, effective treatment and cure is possible.
Why Choose a Uro Center Urologist in New York?
The urologists at the Uro Center in New York are experts in their field, bringing academic and research based innovation to the clinical forefront. Our urology team specializes in areas of treatment such as: robotic surgery, reconstructive urology, men’s health & infertility, kidney stones, urologic oncology, penile implant surgery, urethral stricture, BPH, Urinary incontinence treatment, Mesh complications, Enlarged prostate treatment, Urodynamics, vesicovaginal fistula and female incontinence in New York.
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