Urinary tract infections in the elderly

Both women and men have an increased chance of developing urinary tract infections as they enter old age. According to statistics, the incidence of urinary tract infections over 70 years old is as high as 33.3%, and those over 80 years old can be as high as 50%. Once the elderly suffer from urinary tract infections, they are often lingering and difficult to cure. In severe cases, they can also cause serious consequences such as renal failure and uremia.

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