[AngelEye]

UTI can be treated easily. A course of anti-biotic and plenty of fluids is the way to go.

If she have recurrence of UTI, a mid-stream urine sample should be collected and sent for UFEME and Culture and Sensitivity.(tell the GP, they will know).

UFEME takes 6-8 hours for result to be back. (this will tell you if there is any abnormalities with the urine).

Culture and Sensitivity takes 5-7 days for result to be back. (this is so becos they allow any bacterial that may be in the urine sample to grow in the alga plate). They also do testing on various common to stronger Anti-biotics on the bacterial cultered in the alga plates to see which anti-biotic is most suitable to kill the organism.

In the mean time while you are waiting for the result, the GP would have already started you on a course of anti-biotic that is most commonly used to treat UTI. And also, give you medications to make you pass more urine. Therefore you will need to drink plenty of water. 3-4L of water is best. Most important.. FINISH the WHOLE course of ANTI-BIOTICs!!!

For female, It is also important to observe hygiene. Wipe from front to back. This is a good way to prevent contaminating your urethra.

Next, everymonth, female need to osberve hygiene more cautionly. keeping the pte clean and free of menstrating blood. Blood is a good ground for organism to grow. You may want to use Lactate Wash during this period of time.

If you are using tampons, wash your hands prior to insertion.

If you have regular sex, it is good that you may wanna avoid having your partner going down on you for a period of time until your infection clears up.
It is also a good practice to empty your bladder right after you have sex.

For other questions you may have, feel free to PM me.