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Methenamine Prophylaxis For Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections In A Tertiary Referral Center, Cameron A. Wade
Methenamine Prophylaxis For Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections In A Tertiary Referral Center, Cameron A. Wade
Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)
Purpose: Methenamine hippurate (MH) is a urinary antiseptic, indicated for prophylaxis of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) but with only few and limited studies regarding its efficacy. To help address this knowledge gap we reviewed our experience with MH for UTI prophylaxis, focusing on women with recurrent uncomplicated UTIs.
Materials and Methods: The University of Kentucky electronic health record was queried to identify adults who were prescribed MH from the Urology clinic between January 2013 and January 2019. Charts were reviewed to assess patient-reported UTI frequency, demographics and relevant health factors. Treatment success was defined as 0-1 UTI in 6 …