Urinary tract infection is a serious urinary problem that affects thousands and millions of people every single day. In fact, it is the second most common bacterial infection that can affect the human body.
People with genital infections such Chlamydia and Genital Herpes are at very high risk of developing UTI. This is because the bacteria can easily spread throughout their system including the urinary tract.
These are some common symptoms of genital infections - often infections are not noticed, that is, they have no symptoms:
* unusual discharge from the vagina
This may be a fluid or mucus that is bloody, looks cloudy or smells bad.
* sores
* itching
* painful intercourse
* frequent or painful urination
Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus. This virus is well known to us as the same virus that causes cold sores. Approximately 90% of the adult population carry this virus and once infected the virus remains dormant within the individual for life.
Only about 10-15% of these people ever have evidence of virus activity and this is seen as recurrent cold sores. The same herpes virus or one very similar may infect the genital area. The virus may be transferred from mouth to genital area by hand transfer or may be transferred during sexual activity.
Often the person transferring the virus may not be aware that they are carrying it and transmission may take place from one person to another, even when there are no skin lesions.
It is actually easy to treat UTI. However, if a person has some genital infections it can take some time to treat the disease. To prevent having UTI when there is an existing genital infection, it is important to follow simple hygiene measure.
As per hygiene is concerned, when taking a bath, it is better to have a shower rather than a bubble bath. Staying for a long time in a bathtub can only aggravate the onset of urinary tract infection most especially if you have a genital infection.
Women who suffer from genital herpes should inform their doctors about this problem if they become pregnant, so that precautions may be taken to prevent their babies from becoming infected at birth.
Even if you don't have any of these symptoms you can still have an infection. Even infections that have no symptoms can cause damage and may affect your ability to have children. Practice safer sex and have regular check-ups to protect your health.
It is important because urinary tract infection can spread to the kidneys. If not treated promptly and properly, this could lead to more serious health problems.
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