What is the difference between a UTI and yeast infection?

Answer by  Duncan (1124)

A UTI is an infection of the urinary tract, and could be caused by several different microbes. A yeast infection is a fungal infection of the vagina. While a yeast infection can be treated with over the counter remedies, you should see a doctor if you have a UTI.

Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

A urinary tract infection can affect the bladder, kidneys, ureters or the tubes from the kidney to the bladder, urethra or the tube that leads the urine out of the body. A yeast infection affects the external female organs or inside a woman's reproductive organs.

Answer by  sadiesmom (254)

A urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection which occurs in your ureter (urinary tract) and can also infect the bladder. A yeast infection is an overgrowth of yeast which naturally occurs in the vagina and vaginal canal. A yeast infection can be triggered by antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections.

Answer by  scsofter (66)

A UTI is a urinary tract infection caused by bacteria entering the urethra. The symptoms of a UTI are a feeling of urgency and burning on urination. A yeast infection is caused by an over growth of natural occuring bacteria in the vagina called Candidia Albicans. The symptons of a yeast infection are itching and a cottage cheese like dicharge.

Answer by  jamieellison (1637)

A UTI is a urinary tract infection, usually caused by bacteria in your urethra or bladder. A yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast and is usually vaginal.

Answer by  tschu (417)

A UTI is an infection of the urinary tract. The patient will mosyt likely have painful urination and possibly urinate blood. A yeast infection is caused when to much bacteria is able to grow. In a vaginal yeast infection the patient will likely have itching, burning, and irratation to the vaginal area.