There is a variety of factors and/or conditions that can put you at risk for a UTI. By understanding these risks, you may be able to decrease your chances of getting a urinary tract infection. The following factors place you at a higher risk:

• Patients with Immune System Disorders (ISDs)
• Critically ill patients
• If you take a round of antibiotics for another condition
• Some forms of Birth Control
• Kidney Stones
• Problems with voiding urine
• Having abnormalities of the Urinary Tract
• An enlarged Prostate

If you feel you are at risk for a Urinary Tract Infection, or are experiencing common UTI symptoms, be sure to contact your doctor. If left untreated, UTIs can either worsen or spread to other areas of the body.

Return to our UTI Information Page.