The Hidden Crisis in UTI Diagnosis
UTI treatment decisions must be grounded in evidence rather than assumption
September 7 2026
Increased use of innovative, proven and evidence-based diagnostic technologies, with more thorough communication with patients around sample collection and prevention, would help ensure that decisions by both care provider and patient are grounded in evidence rather than assumption. If we want better outcomes for patients and a stronger response to antimicrobial resistance, improving UTI diagnosis is one very important place to start.