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Recurrent UTI in Women-Risk Factors and Management
Jacob E Lazarus1, Kalpana Gupta2
1Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, GRJ 512C, Boston, MA 02114, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Abstract:
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in women; more than 50% of women will be diagnosed with a UTI in her lifetime. Many of these women will go on to develop recurrent UTI. Nevertheless, evidence-based prevention of recurrent UTI is under-utilized. Here, the authors provide detailed practical advice on UTI prevention with a thorough review of the evidence. Non-antibiotic prevention measures discussed include increased fluid intake, vaginal estrogen therapy, methenamine, and cranberry. Antibiotic prophyalxis for carefully selected patients is also discussed.
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