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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Common Concerns About UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)

Get answers about antibiotics, apple cider vinegar, and more.

Lauren Smith, MAKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Updated on June 3, 2025
Featuring Preeti Parikh, MD, Stacia Woodcock, PharmDReviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | June 3, 2025

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common, so many people are eager to know the best ways to treat and prevent them. There are many myths, questions, and misunderstandings about UTI treatment and prevention.

In this video, get answers to common concerns about UTIs, according to Preeti Parikh, MD, Executive Medical Director at GoodRx, and Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, Pharmacy Editor at GoodRx.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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