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What is a urinary tract infection?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused when bacteria, most often E. coli, enter the urethra and cause infection. UTIs typically start in your lower urinary tract, but can travel to your bladder and even kidneys. Both men and women can get urinary tract infections, but, thanks to anatomy, they are much more common in women.** And unfortunately, some UTI sufferers could experience recurrent urinary tract infections.
If you don’t treat a UTI, the infection can lead to a more serious condition. That's why it so important to see your doctor as soon as you experience signs of a UTI like pain, burning, and urgency. A doctor can confirm a UTI diagnosis and provide an antibiotic to treat a UTI.
Learn more about UTI causes, UTI symptom treatment, and good urinary health practices that can help promote urinary health in our collection of articles, infographics, and videos.
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**Women's Health Study, 2012
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AZO has a Urinary Tract Regimen for you
AZO has a regimen of products to help you with every step of your urinary tract maintenance. [1:32]Video
Dr. Alyssa Dweck explains how AZO Urinary Tract Defense® helps control a UTI∞
UTIs can sneak up and distract you from the daily grind. [1:49]Video
Controlling your Urinary Tract Infection
Now there’s a way to be proactive with a UTI. [0:53]Video
Fast, Effective UTI Symptom Relief with AZO Urinary Pain Relief®
AZO to the rescue with AZO Urinary Pain Relief® to relieve pain, burning and urgency. [1:02]Video
AZO Urinary Pain Relief® or AZO Urinary Tract Defense®: Which is right for you?
Whether you need to control the infection∞ or relieve uncomfortable symptoms, AZO has products that can help. [2:00]Video
AZO Urinary Health Products TV Commercial
AZO Urinary Pain Relief® products provide fast, complete UTI symptom relief so you don’t miss a beat. [0:15]