{"id":1720,"date":"2018-08-23T17:18:49","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T21:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maple.frb.io\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=1720"},"modified":"2026-01-14T14:01:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:01:46","slug":"urinary-tract-infection-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/urinary-tract-infection-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Urinary tract infection"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Urinary tract infection (UTI) treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","meta_description":"Suffering with a urinary tract infection (UTI)? Get advice and treatment options from the comfort of your home. Talk to a doctor online now.","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I talk to a doctor on Maple about my UTI?","accordion_intro":"

Absolutely, you can see one of our doctors online for your UTI<\/a> in minutes. For women, UTIs are the most common medical condition treated by doctors on Maple. The typical treatment includes a UTI prescription<\/a> for antibiotics such as Septra (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole).<\/p>\n

Urine samples are only recommended if there\u2019s a suspicion of a more serious kidney infection, or if you have been treated for a UTI within the past month.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"

If the doctor feels you have a more serious condition that requires an in-person examination, they\u2019ll advise you to visit a clinic instead.<\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a UTI prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can give a UTI prescription online during your consultation as needed. Once you accept your UTI prescription, you\u2019ll have the option to pick it up from any pharmacy or we\u2019ll deliver it right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"

You can visit our\u00a0How it Works<\/a>\u00a0page to learn more.<\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?","accordion_intro":"

Roughly one in every two women experiences a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime. Although far more common in women, men aren\u2019t free from getting UTIs either.<\/p>\n

The urinary tract, composed of your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, may become infected by bacteria from the large intestine, such as E.coli, causing an infection to develop. Once your urethra becomes infected, the infection can then spread upwards to the bladder or kidneys.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"

There are two types of UTIs. The first type of UTI is a lower tract infection, which is very common. It occurs when the urethra (the tube that transports wastes from the bladder to be excreted) becomes infected with bacteria.<\/p>\n

The second type of UTI, the upper tract infection, is less common and can be more serious since it occurs when the kidneys become infected with bacteria.<\/p>\n

Many women who try to self-diagnose can mistake their UTI symptoms for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia and gonorrhea, or pregnancy-related issues.<\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of a UTI?","accordion_intro":"

The symptoms of a common infection include:<\/p>\n