A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is a common infection that affects the bladder, kidneys, ureters or urethra. Since women have shorter urethras than men, they are at higher risk of contracting a UTI. Most UTIs are caused by a bacterial infection and can therefore effectively be treated with antibiotics. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Southington wants you to know the symptoms associated with a urinary tract infection so that you can seek treatment ...