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What Is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
UTIs are a common and painful nuisance, but left untreated, they can become even more serious.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Published on June 29, 2023There are two types of urinary tract infections (UTIs): a lower UTI and an upper UTI. In this video, learn the difference between them and why it’s so important to get treatment as soon as you notice symptoms of a UTI, according to Preeti Parikh, MD, Executive Medical Director at GoodRx.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Preeti Parikh, MDPreeti Parikh, MD is the Executive Medical Director at GoodRx and served as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthiNation.
References
Bono, M. J., et al. (2022). Urinary tract infection. StatPearls.
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