A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection that occurs in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. While UTIs can affect anyone, they are more common in women.

If left untreated, a simple UTI can become more serious and lead to complications such as kidney infection. That's why early diagnosis and treatment are essential.

 

The important symptoms are: