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  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Urology

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  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are frequently reported by people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).
  • UTIs significantly diminish the quality of life for PwMS.
  • The neurogenic bladder associated with MS contributes to UTI susceptibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a comprehensive overview of UTIs in PwMS.
  • To offer practical guidance for diagnosing and managing UTIs in this population.
  • To discuss strategies for preventing recurrent UTIs in MS patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review utilizing PubMed.
  • Search conducted up to October 2015.
  • Keywords included: multiple sclerosis, neurogenic bladder, urinary tract infections, relapse, dipsticks, culture, recurrent, and prevention.

Main Results:

  • A confirmed symptomatic UTI requires a positive urine culture (>10^5 CFU/mL or >10^4 CFU/mL with catheter) plus symptoms (fever, pain, LUTS changes, or neurological status changes).
  • Urinalysis can help rule out UTIs but is insufficient for confirmation; urine culture is essential.
  • Asymptomatic UTIs are generally not treated, except during acute relapses. No validated prevention strategies for recurrent UTIs in PwMS exist.

Conclusions:

  • This review synthesizes current knowledge on UTI diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in multiple sclerosis.
  • Highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis using urine culture.
  • Emphasizes the need for further research into effective UTI prevention strategies for PwMS.