Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body’s response to an infection. Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are common infections that are mostly preventable If ignored or untreated, a UTI can lead to sepsis.

Learn more about prevention and early  sigs of a UTI at sepsis.org or speak with your Community Health provider

• UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. The tract starts at your kidneys and continues through the ureters, the urinary bladder, and the urethra.
• UTIs are most commonly caused by bacteria, but they can also be caused by fungus.
• Learn more about prevention and early signs of a UTI at sepsis.org or speak with your Community Health Provider.

Common symptoms of a UTI include:

• Sudden and extreme urges to void (pass urine)
• Frequent urges to void
• Burning, irritation, or pain as you void
• A feeling of not emptying your bladder completely
• A feeling of pressure in your abdomen or lower back
• Thick or cloudy urine—it may contain blood
• Fever
• Pain in the lower flank, part of the back where your kidneys are located
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fatigue

Learn more about prevention and early signs of a UTI at sepsis.org.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, speak with your Community Health Provider today.