What should you not do when you have a UTI abroad?

A urinary tract infection (UTI) while travelling in Europe requires proper assessment and appropriate antibiotics when indicated. In this episode, we explain common mistakes travellers make and how UTIs are safely managed under EU clinical guidance.

In this episode, we cover:

• What a UTI is (a bacterial infection of the bladder or urinary tract)

• Typical symptoms: burning urination, urgency, frequency, lower abdominal pain

• Why ignoring symptoms can lead to kidney infection

• The risks of using leftover or shared antibiotics

• Why alcohol does not treat infection

• When urine testing may be required

• Red flag symptoms: fever, flank pain, nausea, pregnancy

• When in-person assessment is necessary

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