What are the complications of untreated E. coli infections?
Untreated E. coli infections can lead to serious complications: - Kidney Infections: An untreated UTI can ascend to the kidneys, causing pyelonephritis, which is a more severe infection. - Recurrent Infections: Failure to properly treat an initial infection can lead to recurrent UTIs or chronic bacterial vaginosis. - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Infections that spread to the reproductive organs can cause PID, which can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain.
