Urinary tract infections are one of the most common types of infection, and are linked to millions of deaths worldwide each year.
But despite being so prevalent, early signs of a UTI can be challenging to recognise because symptoms – including pain, temperature, frequency of urination, changes in sleep patterns and tremors – vary due to a person’s age and pre-existing health conditions.
Diagnosis can be difficult too, with lab tests that provide the only definitive result taking up to 48 hours.
