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Recurrent UTI in Women

≥2 UTI in 6 months / ≥3 in 12 months — investigation + non-antibiotic + antibiotic prevention strategies.

Source: NICE NG112 / CKS; EAU 2024

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Define + Investigate

Recurrent UTI: ≥2 episodes in 6 months OR ≥3 in 12 months. Confirm with MSU + culture (clean-catch). Investigate red flags requiring referral: visible haematuria, suspicion of malignancy / obstruction, pyelonephritis, structural / functional abnormality, abnormal renal function. • Urinalysis + cultures during episodes. • Bladder diary, voiding pattern. • Post-void residual (USS bladder). • Sexual / contraceptive history; menopause status. • Imaging USS / CT-IVU + cystoscopy if red flags or atypical organisms. • Glucose for diabetes; consider immunodeficiency screening if recurrent / atypical organisms.

Related

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.