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What Causes Recurrent UTI?

This is my 3rd UTI in 4 mos. Each urine culture coming back with proteus mirabilis. Have taken antibiotics bactrim ds & levofloxacin. I had surgery in August & needed a catheter in recovery to empy my bladder. Could this have caused the problem? Haven t had a UTI since I was 17 yrs old. I am 58 & this is not common for me at all. You advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Yes long term use of catheter can lead to UTI. change it once a week in emergency condition or dont use it after unnecessarily. Take Tab Norfloxacin 400mg (BD) for 3 day.
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What Causes Recurrent UTI?

Yes long term use of catheter can lead to UTI. change it once a week in emergency condition or dont use it after unnecessarily. Take Tab Norfloxacin 400mg (BD) for 3 day.