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Long-Term Prophylactic Therapy in Recurrent UTI

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections observed in the primary care.1 The infection is seen more often in women than in men (8:1), with approximately 50-60% of women reporting at least one incidence in their lifetime; majority in the third and ninth decades.2,3 Recurrence after UTIs is common in adult women.4 Recurrent UTIs, including relapses and reinfection, are defined as ≥2 uncomplicated UTIs in the past 6 months, or ≥3 infections within the preceding year (Figure 1).5 In a primary care setting, 53% of women above the age of 55 years and 36% of younger women report a recurrence within 1 year.