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Higher Risk Factors of UTI
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Sampling is not recommended for all patients with an uncomplicated UTI but for patients who have risk factors then it is recommended.
Higher risk factors of UTI include:
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Recurrent infection / UTI within the last 12 months
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Elderly with lower renal function
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Travelled to or originally from an area of high antibiotic resistance.
This study showed that the biggest risk factor for resistance to antibiotics in UTI was recent antibiotics use.
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