Why do UTIs frequently accompany STDs?

Answer 1

UTI's frequently accompany STD's especially in females. The reason for this is that the urethra and the female sexual organ are in close proximity of each other, enabling the transfer of bacteria.

Answer 2

Infections that occur after primary infection are called "opportunistic" and may take advantage of a weakened immune system to also appear. The body carries many types of organisms simultaneously, and often men and women may be given two types of antibiotics to be taken together, such as amoxicillin and metronidazole. ---- Excellent answer above, and I would like to add that when a person is taking an antibiotic for a primary infection (not only STD's), that particular antibiotic will work to destroy the pathogen causing the original infection, but because antibiotics cannot differentiate between good and bad cells, many times they destroy the normal flora of the body. This is how "superinfections" such as vaginal yeast infections (UTI's) are promoted....the antibiotics not only kill the pathogens causing the infection, but they also kill off our normal defenses. So if a person is being treated with antibiotics for an STD, those antibiotics can make them more suceptible to some infections like UTI's.

Answer 3

UTIs can frequently accompany STDs because the bacteria causing the STD can also travel up the urinary tract, leading to a UTI. Additionally, certain sexual behaviors associated with STDs can increase the risk of developing a UTI. It is important to seek medical treatment promptly if you suspect you have either a UTI or an STD.