What’s the difference between a UTI and a yeast infection, and how are they diagnosed in Europe?

UTI vs yeast infection explained: urinary tract infection symptoms, vaginal candidiasis, testing, and treatment criteria.

In this episode, we clarify how urinary tract infections (UTIs) differ from vaginal yeast infections and why accurate diagnosis matters before treatment is prescribed.

You’ll learn:

• Typical UTI symptoms: burning urination, urgency, frequency, lower abdominal discomfort

• Common yeast infection symptoms: itching, thick white discharge, vulval irritation

• Why UTIs are bacterial infections and yeast infections are fungal (Candida)

• When urine testing or vaginal examination is required

• Red flag symptoms such as fever, flank pain, or blood in urine

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