Recurrent cystitis; Urinary tract infection - recurrent; UTI - recurrent
Recurrent cystitis is a bladder infection that occurs at least twice in 6 months, or three times in a year.
See also: Urinary tract infection
Recurrent cystitis is most often caused by a type of bacteria called Escherichia coli (E. coli), the leading cause of all urinary tract infections. About 25 - 50% of all young, healthy women who have their first infection will develop a second one within 6 months. Although the risk for cystitis increases with age, the rate of recurrent infections is only about 10 - 20% for people older than 60.
Risk factors for recurrent infections include:
Persons who do not empty their bladder completely may also be at risk for developing repeated infections.
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