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Strep Infections of the Urinary Tract

Urinary tract infection is a general term used to describe infections of the urinary system, which includes the bladder, kidneys, ureters and urethra. In some cases, UTIs result from the presence of streptococcus bacteria.

  1. Strep UTIs

    • Strep UTIs result from exposure to group B streptococcus bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While these bacteria may produce dangerous infections in other areas of the body, they typically produce mild infections of the urinary tract.

    Treatment Similarities

    • Treatments for UTIs caused by strep bacteria are the same as treatments for other bacterial sources, according to the CDC.

    Treatment Options

    • The main treatment for a UTI is antibiotics, according to the Mayo Clinic. Commonly used antibiotics include ciprofloxacin (Cipro), amoxicillin (Trimox, Amoxil), levofloxacin (Levaquin) and nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Furadantin).

    Treatment Factors

    • The length of treatment with antibiotics, as well as the particular drug prescribed, varies according to factors including patient health, the type of bacteria present and recurrence of infection, according to the Mayo Clinic.

    Prevention

    • The CDC notes that standard infection protocols can help prevent or reduce infections from group B strep bacteria, as well as other bacterial sources.

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