Recurrent UTIs: Why some women keep getting them

UTI affects all irrespective of age and gender and more so common in with co morbidity especially those with diabetics Overall incidence rate: Approximately 150–200 cases per 1,000 individuals annually in India. Women are more commonly affected — up to 50–60% of women may experience at least one UTI in their lifetime. In men it is Less frequent, but incidence increases significantly in men over 50 due to prostate-related issues. UTIs account for 20–30% of all nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections. E. coli is the most common causative organism, responsible for 50–80% of cases, often showing increasing antibiotic resistance. About 25–30% of women experience recurrent UTIs (more than 2 infections in 6 months or 3 in a year).Rising rates of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria are a con