I am slightly allergic to cats, but no real reaction. September 21, 2009 | medhelp.org. All of the cold symptoms went away, but the mucus in the back of my throat is still there! ...I'm currently taking a nasal steroid and Singulair, but it doesn't seem to be helping.
The bacteria can travel up through the urethra, into the bladder, and in a worst-case scenario, up to the kidneys. Honeymoon cystitis is a term that refers to getting a urinary tract infection after having sex with a new partner.
Sexually transmitted infections â including herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and mycoplasma â can also cause UTIs. The following risk factors increase your chance of getting a UTI: 1  Having a shorter urethra.  Improper wiping, in women and girls (wiping from back to front can bring bacteria from the anus into the urethra)