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Diagnostic Testing for Urinary Tract Infections Using Molecular Methods: Uncertain Outcomes

  • By

  • Meghana Reddy

  • Christina Sze

  • Bonnie C. Prokesch

  • Philippe Zimmern

  • September 20, 2026

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    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common bacterial infections that significantly impact women's health.

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    Standard urine culture (SUC) is the gold standard for UTI diagnosis but has limitations in sensitivity and turnaround time.

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    Molecular diagnostic methods, including PCR and NGS, offer faster results and broader pathogen detection compared to SUC.

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    Despite the advantages of molecular diagnostics, their impact on clinical outcomes and antibiotic-guided cure rates remains uncertain.

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    The systematic review included 12 studies published from 2023 to 2025, focusing on the efficacy of molecular diagnostics for UTIs.

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Molecular based diagnostic testing for urinary tract infections: the results remain unclear

  • by Meghana Reddy, Christina Sze, Bonnie C. Prokesch, Philippe Zimmern

  • September 20, 2026

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