Urinary Tract Infection and C-Section

Urinary Tract Infection and C-Section: A Summary

 
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 urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the organs that are part of the urinary system. These include the:
 
  • Kidneys
  • Ureters
  • Bladder
  • Urethra.
 
These infections are usually easily treated with oral or IV antibiotics, and rarely will they increase the amount of time required to stay in the hospital after a c-section.
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD