Who gets UTIs?

Anyone can get a UTI, although some people may be more prone than the others.

Some common risk factors are, but not limited to:

• Female gender
• Menopause
• Sexual activity
• Certain types of birth control
• Diabetes
• Immunosuppressed state
• Abnormal urinary anatomy

• Painful urination
• Increased urinary frequency, urgent need to urinate, and incontinence
• Blood in the urine
• Strong or foul-smelling urine
• Pain in the side (flank) or abdomen
• Fever
• Nausea/vomiting
• Pain during sex
• Mental changes or confusion