A 34-year-old woman presents with a 2-week history of dysuria, urinary frequency and suprapubic pain. She has had three similar episodes in the last 6...

Question

A 34-year-old woman presents with a 2-week history of dysuria, urinary frequency and suprapubic pain. She has had three similar episodes in the last 6 months confirmed as UTIs. According to Australian recurrent UTI guidance, which non-antibiotic strategy may help reduce recurrence in addition to behavioural measures?

Accepted Answer

Increased fluid intake to at least 1.5 L per day

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Long-term indwelling catheter

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Routine douching

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High-dose vitamin C

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Restricting all sexual activity

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Recurrent urinary tract infection