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what are the guidelines for recurrent UTI

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The guidelines for recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) in women encompass several aspects including diagnostic investigations, risk stratification, medical management, and preventative measures.

Diagnostic investigations

Risk stratification

  • Risk factors: The main risk factors for rUTIs in menopausal patients without neurological diseases include urinary incontinence, previous gynecological surgery, the presence of diabetes mellitus, a cystocele, residual urine, and a history of rUTIs before menopause . In sexually active females, the frequency of sexual intercourse is a significant risk factor

Medical management

Preventative measures

In conclusion, the management of rUTIs in women requires a comprehensive approach that includes diagnostic investigations, risk stratification, medical management, and preventative measures. The choice of interventions should be individualized based on the patient's specific circumstances and risk factors.

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Recurrent urinary tract infection in women

Preventative measures

Guidelines

Immunoprophylaxis

Pathway
SEIMC 2017