Can UTI kills – Orange Zone

Question: Can UTI kills
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  UTI
Asked by sure20dye to Sally, Mmboyi, Mike, Michael, Jacinta, Gliday, Elkana, Edna, Arnold on 22 Jul 2025.
- Jacinta Nzilani answered on 22 Jul 2025:
  
  Hey!
  Can a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) kill you? 🧪💧
  
  🚨 Short Answer: Yes, if left untreated, a UTI can become life-threatening.
  
  🧬 What Happens if a UTI Is Ignored?
  
  Spreads to the Kidneys (Pyelonephritis)
  When bacteria climb from your bladder up to your kidneys, they can cause severe infection, fever, back pain, and vomiting. This is more serious.
  
  Turns Into Sepsis (Blood Infection) ⚠️
  In rare cases, a UTI can enter the bloodstream and cause sepsis, a dangerous body-wide infection that can lead to organ failure or death if not treated urgently.
  
  ⏱️ Symptoms That Mean “See a Doctor Now!”
  1. High fever 🤒
  
  2. Confusion or fatigue 😵
  
  3. Severe back or side pain
  
  4. Rapid heartbeat or breathing
  
  5. Low blood pressure

Question: Can UTI kills