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Suggest Treatment For Bacterial Infection In The Urethra

Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016

Question: ask a urologist how soon after bacteria enters urethra and multiply will a uti show up on a test i read 1 to 3 days is that right? and how soon after would you have symptoms? would it show up on test before symptoms?

by enters i mean first exposure to bacteria

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
First, your query has no simple answer.
There are many factors that can affect the infection.
Thus includes the type of infective organisms.
Then also the virulence of the organisms.
The immunity of the host.
Any illness like diabetes can also affect the infection.
Finally, the type of exposure will decide this.
So it's difficult to answer you what you asked.
But it usually takes 3 to 10 days.
Best of luck.
Dr Saumya Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (34 minutes later)

can a man get a uti from a wet towel?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
As per usual use it would be quitested unusual for someone to get infection from a wet towel.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T