A 41-year-old woman has had three documented episodes of symptomatic cystitis in the past 9 months, each confirmed by a positive urine culture. She ha...

Question

A 41-year-old woman has had three documented episodes of symptomatic cystitis in the past 9 months, each confirmed by a positive urine culture. She has no structural abnormalities on ultrasound and is otherwise healthy. According to Canadian urology guidance, which statement best defines recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infection?

Accepted Answer

Three or more culture-confirmed UTIs in 12 months

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Two or more UTIs in any lifetime

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At least two UTIs per year associated with fever

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Any UTI following sexual intercourse

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Four or more UTIs requiring hospitalisation in 5 years

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Recurrent urinary tract infection definition