Could be other sources but anal/ fecal contact/sex would provide the e-coli source to the Urinary Tract.
Yes, Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a major cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs), responsible for about 80-90% of cases. E. coli can enter the urinary tract through the urethra and multiply in the bladder, leading to infection.
The recommended treatment for a UTI caused by E. coli using cephalexin is to take the antibiotic as prescribed by a healthcare provider for the full course of treatment to effectively kill the bacteria and alleviate symptoms.
E. coli
There are a number of bacteria that can cause UTIs. E. coli is the most common cause.
E Coli (assuming that's what you meant) is Esherichia coli, a dangerous bacteria that causes food poisoning.
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Escherichia coli
E. coli is the most common pathogen encountered in urinary tract infection. Invasive strains of E. coli causes bacillary dysentery.
Escherichia coli
UTI stands for Urinary Tract Infection. It commonly affects the bladder (sometimes ureters and kidneys) because of the presence of bacteria in the urinary tract. The most common bacteria that triggerss UTI usually occur in the large intestine, the e-coli bacteria. It is estimated that 50% of women will experience UTI in their lifetime.
You should be alright to swim in a lake, the only concern is if you were to catch a different kind of infection from the lake water. The most common UTI is E coli. If you are on an antibiotic you should be alright though.