How can you tell the difference between a UTI vs yeast infection? UTI vs yeast infection explained with symptoms and medical criteria.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection of the urinary system. A yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis) is a fungal overgrowth affecting the vagina. This episode explains symptom differences, risk factors, and when medical testing is required.

You will learn:

• Key UTI symptoms (burning urination, urgency, frequency, lower abdominal discomfort)

• Key yeast infection symptoms (itching, thick discharge, irritation, redness)

• Why misdiagnosis is common and why treatment differs (antibiotics vs antifungal therapy)

• Risk factors including recent antibiotics, sexual activity, hormonal changes, and diabetes

• When urine testing or vaginal ex ...