Urinary tract infections (UTIs) have surged significantly, with a 68% increase in disease burden from 1990 to 2019, revealing a troubling trend in public health.
"Without changing how we use our antibiotics, we are on track to have fewer options for treating bladder, kidney and urosepsis infections," warns Cindy Liu regarding rising antibiotic resistance.
Factors contributing to rising UTI rates include a growing elderly population, increased sexual activity among young people, and disturbing trends in antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
UTIs are 30 times more prevalent in women due to anatomical differences, underscoring the need for targeted public health responses to this infectious disease.
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