Abstract

A REVIEW ON RISK FACTORS OF URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS

Sreekanya A.* and Santhosh M. Mathews

ABSTRACT

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common bacterial infection that affects components of the urinary system. This infection affects all ages and both sexes. Despite these, women are usually more susceptible to this infection and has a higher prevalence compared to the men. Some of the risk factors responsible for this high prevalence is due to menopause, poor personal hygiene, pregnancy and the close anatomical relationship of the female urethra and the anus. Among the uropathogens involved in this infection, E.coli is usually the most prevalent organism. Most often this infection is usually neglected but it is capable of claiming life under severe circumstances. This article therefore reviews the risk factors responsible for urinary tract infection in adults. UTI being a major problem faced by the populace and the cause of most health care expenditure, it is therefore important to know the risk factors responsible for this infection.

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