Why are women more prone to UTIs than men?

Why are women more prone to UTIs than men?

Posted by Ajoy

Posted on 14th February, 2024 at 11:31:07 PM

Dr. ANIMESH KUMAR DAS
Dr. ANIMESH KUMAR DAS
MBBS, MS, M.CH .(URO)

Women are more prone to UTIs than men due to the close proximity of the urethra, vagina, and rectum. Surveys have shown that 1% of school girls aged 5-14 years have bacteria in their urine. This figure increases to about 4% by young adulthood.

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