Date of Award
Spring 2025
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Jacinta Hollinger, PA-C
Abstract
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common complaint encountered by healthcare providers in a multitude of clinical settings and primarily affect non-pregnant women of reproductive age. Many of these individuals experience chronically recurring UTIs either due to a relapsing infection or reinfection following resolution of the initial infection. The current cornerstone and most effective form of prophylaxis utilizes long term, low dose antibiotics. However, the emergence of worldwide antimicrobial resistance highlights the need for further exploration of alternatives to antibiotics in the management of recurrent UTIs. This article reviews the pathophysiology of recurrent UTIs and presents both antibiotic and non-antibiotic approaches to care.
Recommended Citation
Lin, Michelle, "Management and Prevention of Recurrent, Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Premenopausal Women" (2025). Capstone Showcase. 21.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2025/pa/21
Management and Prevention of Recurrent, Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Premenopausal Women
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common complaint encountered by healthcare providers in a multitude of clinical settings and primarily affect non-pregnant women of reproductive age. Many of these individuals experience chronically recurring UTIs either due to a relapsing infection or reinfection following resolution of the initial infection. The current cornerstone and most effective form of prophylaxis utilizes long term, low dose antibiotics. However, the emergence of worldwide antimicrobial resistance highlights the need for further exploration of alternatives to antibiotics in the management of recurrent UTIs. This article reviews the pathophysiology of recurrent UTIs and presents both antibiotic and non-antibiotic approaches to care.