what happens to untreated uti in pregnancy?
<answer> Recurrent infections, especially in women who experience three or more UTIs. 2 Permanent kidney damage from an acute or chronic kidney infection (pyelonephritis) due to an untreated UTI. <context> Complications. When treated promptly and properly, lower urinary tract infections rarely lead to complications. But left untreated, a urinary tract infection can have serious consequences. Complications of a UTI may include: 1  Recurrent infections, especially in women who experience three or more UTIs. 2  Permanent kidney damage from an acute or chronic kidney infection (pyelonephritis) due to an untreated UTI.