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[|Human|] hey i have been getting reoccuring urinary tract infections for about a year now. i get like one a week or maybe two.i was just wondering what you think about this. i am worried that it might be something serious and am going to schedule an appointment monday with a urologist but i am just curious as to what it could be and how might i stop it
[|AI|]  HelloThanks for writing to ChatDoctorRecurrent urinary tract infections (Otis), also known as chronic urinary tract infections, are defined as having at least 2 infections in 6 months, or 3 infections in 1 year. Often, they are caused by a type of bacteria that is different from the infection before it, which means that the new infection is separate from the last infection. One treatment option for recurrent Otis involves taking low doses of antibiotics daily for at least 6 months. Steps that may help prevent Otis include Chat Doctor.