Risk of recurrent acute lower urinary tract infections and prescription pattern of antibiotics in women with and without diabetes in primary care

Abstract

Women with diabetes>or=5 years or with glucose-lowering medication or with retinopathy have an increased risk of recurrent UTI. Diabetes itself does not seem to influence the antibiotic prescription pattern. Research focusing on effective antibiotic treatment of UTI in women at risk of recurrence is needed and may help limit the development of antibiotic resistance.