Project Introduction
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections, affecting quality of life and presenting clinical and economic issues. Each year, around 150 million individuals are diagnosed with UTIs, resulting in over $6 billion in healthcare costs.
Women are nearly four times more likely to experience UTIs than men, with at least half of adult women having had at least one UTI. UTIs are also prevalent during pregnancy, affecting about 20% of expectant mothers. This issue is critical in low- and middle-income countries like India, where rates can be even higher. Alarmingly, many antibiotic prescriptions occur without adequate information on the type or presence of infection.
The UTI-Diag project aims to significantly reduce the time needed to detect UTIs and AMR from 2-4 days to just 1-5 hours. This remarkable advancement plays a crucial role in managing and preventing the growth of UTIs and AMR, potentially saving millions of lives. It also encourages the more responsible use of antibiotics and supports antimicrobial stewardship.
Our initial focus will be testing this method with pregnant women and individuals experiencing urine catheter infections, opening up new possibilities for improved healthcare solutions.
We are working to promote health equity, ensure that funds and credits are shared fairly, enhance individual skills and institutional strengths, and foster co-leadership throughout the project.
Project news
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