UTI Knowledge Hub

UTI Knowledge Hub

Why 5

Limitations of Standard Urine Cultures

Standard urine cultures can take several days and often miss many UTI-causing pathogens. They do not account for antibiotic resistance in polymicrobial infections where multiple bacteria are causing the UTI.
Broad spectrum antibiotic treatments prescribed based on standard urine cultures contribute to rising antibiotic resistance. This makes many common infections harder to treat.
WHy 4

Why Detecting Polymicrobial UTIs is Important

52% of UTIs are caused by multiple organisms, which culture may report as “mixed flora” or “contaminated.”*
Standard urine cultures are not very effective at detecting polymicrobial UTIs, which are common and serious infections requiring accurate identification and treatment.
In polymicrobial infections, where bacteria can influence each other’s susceptibility, it’s critically important to identify all pathogens and their antibiotic resistance interactions.
Why 1

Why Turnaround Time Matters for UTI Diagnosis

UTIs need quick and accurate identification of causative organisms and effective antibiotics, especially for complicated cases.
Standard urine cultures are slow, inaccurate, and do not account for antibiotic resistance in polymicrobial infections. This can lead to ineffective or harmful empiric therapy.
Why 3

Prevalence and Risks of Complicated UTIs

Complicated UTIs are common, serious, and costly infections that need quick and accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Advanced UTI tests are required for complicated cases to provide personalized therapy based on the specific pathogens and antibiotic resistance.
Surity is an advanced UTI test that has proven utility in reducing hospital or emergency visits for UTI patients.

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Reference:

*Laudisio A, Marinosci F, Fontana D, Gemma A, Zizzo A, Coppola A, Rodano L, Antonelli Incalzi R. The burden of comorbidity is associated with symptomatic polymicrobial urinary tract infection among institutionalized elderly.