e.coli in urine culture

[anjna111]

dear doctor my 5year old daughter  has been  treated with antibiotic IV injections for heavy growth of e.coli in urine culture still urine culture shows 3000 colonies of e.coli .why is her urine not sterile?

[allmymarbles]

My mistake. I did not note that your daughter was five years old. Your best bet is to teach her how to wipe herself - from front to back. You will probably have to help her at first.

[conhall]

E-Coli is the bacteria that causes the U T I      

Make sure your daughter is drinking plenty of water and also I have read that Blueberry's and cranberry's help with UTI prevention they dont cure it but help with prevention. Here is a link I found To explain better to you Good Luck and i hope this helps.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/432336-blueberries-and-urinary-tract-infections/

[allmymarbles]

When my babies soiled themselves, I turned on the faucet in the sink and rinsed their bottoms with warm water. No lotions, no creams, no baby wipes. Just plain clean water. Besides cleanliness and simplicity, this had the advantage of not costing a dime.

[specialmom]

Hi there.  Actually, E.Coli is the most common cause of all urinary tract infections.  It takes place often when someone has a bowel movement and wipes back to front rather than front to back.  E coli then transfers to the uretha and gets into the urinary tract.  She was on IV antibiotics so was in the hospital?

[margypops]

I am a member with some medical knowledge, I am not a doctor...you may find more information on the Urology forum or Urinary Tract Infection forum.Good Luck