Yeast are among the few living organisms that do not need oxygen in order to produce energy. This oxygen-independent state is called anaerobic (pronounced a-na-ROE-bik; without oxygen). During such anaerobic conditions, yeast convert carbohydratesâstarches and sugarsâto alcohol and carbon dioxide gas.
Most UTIs can be successfully treated with a course of antibiotics that lasts between 7 and 14 days. Antibiotics for dogs and cats, like Cephalexin or Clavamox, are the most common treatment for UTIs due to their ability to destroy and inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Duration of antibacterial treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women. Uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common disease occurring frequently in young women. It is caused by bacteria multiplying in urine, and the patient usually complains of urgency and burning pain while urinating. The present practice is to treat the patient with antibiotics for three days. In this review we included all studies that compared three-day therapy with longer treatment (five days or more).