Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are some of the most common infections (1). Although anyone can get a UTI, women are more susceptible because they have shorter urethras, which makes it easier for bacteria to ascend into the bladder. At least 60% of women experience a lower urinary tract infection (involving the urethra and bladder) during their lifetime (2). Occasionally, lower UTIs spread to the upper urinary tract (involving the ureters and kidneys). Upper UTIs are more difficult to treat, and have the potential to turn into sepsis (infection of the bloodstream). For this reason, many medical professionals recommend treatment with antibiotics for lower UTIs, before they have a chance to progress (3). The Importance of UTI Prevention Many physicians recommend that their patients take certain precautions to prevent UTIs from recurring. Preventative measures are especially important during pregnancy, because recurrent infections are very common (4, 5). Moreover, even…

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