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Dr. Emilie K. Johnson, MD, MPH, FACS is a pediatric urologist in Chicago, IL specializing in pediatric urology. She graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Emilie K. Johnson, MD, MPH, FACS is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
1801 West Taylor Street Suite 2e
Chicago, IL 60612
225 E Chicago Avenue Lurie Children's, Division of Urology, Box 24
Chicago, IL 60611
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
Dr. Emilie K. Johnson, MD, MPH, FACS graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2005. She completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification:Urology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (2005)
Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2011)
Board Certification: Board Certification:Urology
Licensed In: Illinois
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Emilie K. Johnson, MD, MPH, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd |
$1,191
DEFLUX $1,191 |
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Allergan, Inc. |
$16
UBRELVY $16 |
Travel and Lodging | $1,015 |
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Food and Beverage | $193 |
Dr. Emilie Johnson is a specialist in pediatric urology. She works in Chicago, IL. These areas are among Dr. Johnson's clinical interests: vesicoureteral reflux, urinary tract infection (UTI), and ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction. She is professionally affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health), and Northwestern Medicine. She attended the University of Michigan Medical School and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan.