Fast Solutions for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
UTIs develop rapidly with intense discomfort and pain, taking you away from your daily life. To get back to your routine, you need a comprehensive test with fast results.
The NxGen MDx UTI Test gives your doctor the information necessary to provide you with effective treatment and get you the relief you need.
Know the Symptoms of a UTI
There are many UTI symptoms that might bring you into your doctor’s office.1
| Pain | Discomfort | Urine Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Burning Sensation | Persistent urge to urinate | Strong smell |
| Pelvic pain | Frequent and small amounts of urine | Color changes |
| Pain | Discomfort | Urine Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Burning Sensation | Persistent urge to urinate | Strong smell |
| Pelvic pain | Frequent and small amounts of urine | Color changes |
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, reach out to your doctor and ask about UTI testing.
UTIs Can Be Difficult to Treat Effectively
While most UTIs can be resolved by your doctor, up to 30% of patients will see their symptoms return due to an inaccurate or incomplete diagnosis, requiring another visit to the doctor’s office.2 Recurrent UTIs can be caused by having multiple pathogens present or an infection that is resistant to antibiotics, both of which are common.
%
of UTIs have evidence of antibiotic resistance³
%
of UTIs are caused by more than one pathogen³
NxGen MDx’s UTI Test Leads to Effective Treatment
The NxGen MDx UTI Test helps diagnose co-infections by simultaneously testing for pathogens that cause 99% of community-acquired infections and resistance to antibiotics, reducing the chance of your infection returning.
With NxGen MDx, your doctor can prescribe an optimized treatment plan to clear your infection and help keep it from returning.
When your doctor uses NxGen MDx, you also get:
- Best-in-class customer service
- An affordable test with our Access for All program
Prevention and Treatment of UTIs
How You Can Prevent a UTI
A UTI is caused by pathogens infecting the urinary tract system, most often the bladder. While not all UTIs are preventable, talk to your doctor about some hygiene habits1 that can help reduce the risk of developing a UTI:
- Urinating after sex
- Wiping from front to back after urination
- Taking showers instead of baths
- Avoiding douches, sprays, or perfumed soaps in the genital area
Leaving a UTI Untreated May Lead to Further Health Complications
Untreated UTIs can develop into more serious infections that can cause lasting consequences. Without effective treatment, you may be at risk of:
- Kidney infections (pyelonephritis)4
- Pregnancy complications such as preterm labor, anemia, and severe kidney infections that could be fatal to the mother and baby4
- Renal scarring and injury, especially in children5
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Sources
1 – Mayo Clinic. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) – Symptoms and Causes [Internet]. [cited 2021 Dec 14]. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-tract-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20353447
2 – Klein and Hultren. 2020. Urinary Tract Infections: Microbial Pathogenesis, Host-Pathogen Interactions and New Treatment Strategies. Nature Reviews Microbiology. 18:211-226
3 – NxGen MDx. 2021. Data on file. n>1200
4 – Habak PJ, Griggs J. Urinary Tract Infection In Pregnancy. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 [cited 2021 Dec 21]. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537047/
5 – Shaikh N, Haralam MA, Kurs-Lasky M, Hoberman A. Association of Renal Scarring With Number of Febrile Urinary Tract Infections in Children. JAMA Pediatrics. 2019 Oct 1;173(10):949–52.
PCR Testing is More Reliable Than Culture
Using culture to diagnose a UTI is significantly limited by false-negative results and long turnaround times. NxGen MDx’s PCR-based UTI Test is about 25% more accurate than culture, giving you confidence in your patient’s results.1 Additionally, NxGen MDx’s PCR test includes simultaneous antibiotic resistance testing with a 24-hour turnaround time.
Use NxGen MDx’s UTI Test and give your patient the optimal treatment plan for their unique infection.
NxGen MDx Performs Simultaneous Antibiotic Resistance Testing
According to the CDC
“Each year in the U.S., at least 2.8 million people get an antibiotic resistant infection…”2
Stop the revolving door of patients coming in again and again with recurrent UTIs. NxGen MDx empowers you to practice antibiotic stewardship by testing for resistance to 10 classes of antibiotics with results in 24 hours.
Use NxGen MDx’s UTI Test to have confidence in a treatment plan that is appropriate for each infection.
%
of more than 1,200 cases showed evidence of antibiotic resistance³
Included in NxGen MDx’s UTI Test
Pathogens and Antibiotic Resistance Tested
Bacteriuria
- Acinetobacter baumannii
- Citrobacter freundii
- Enterobacter aerogenes
- Enterobacter cloacae
- Enterococcus faecalis
- Enterococcus faecium
- Escherichia coli
- Klebsiella oxytoca
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Morganella morganii
- Proteus mirabilis
- Proteus vulgaris
- Providencia stuartii
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Staphylococcus saprophyticus
- Streptococcus agalactiae
Candiduria
- Candida albicans
Antibiotic Resistance
- Betalactam/Beta-lactamase Inhibitor Combination Drugs
- Carbapenems
- Extended Spectrum Beta-lactams
- Macrolides
- Methicillin
- Nitroimidazoles
- Penicillins & Cephalosporins
- Quinolone/Fluoroquinolone
- Sulfamethoxazole & Trimethoprim (SMX/TMP)
- Vancomycin
Reflex fluconazole sensitivity testing is performed for all samples positive for C. albicans.
Pregnancy Complications From UTIs
UTIs Can Impact Maternal and Fetal Health4-7
Pregnant women are at an increased risk for both symptomatic and asymptomatic UTIs. Therefore, all pregnant women should be tested and treated for bacteriuria to reduce the risk of serious complications which include:
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- Pyelonephritis
- Hypertension/preeclampsia
- Anemia
- Chorioamniotis
- Low birth weight
- Premature labor
The NxGen MDx UTI Test Impacts Patient Care
Fosfomycin is included in the UTI sensitivity testing. In seven years of clinical practice, I have yet to see this offered elsewhere.
Partnering with NxGen MDx has positively impacted my clinical practice and patient outcomes.
NxGen MDx Provides More than Just Results
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Sources
1 – Thermo Fischer Scientific. Urinary Tract Pathogen Detection: Reducing Time to Result [Internet]. [cited 2021 Dec 16]. https://www.fishersci.com/us/en/healthcare-products/webinars/urinary-tract-pathogen-detection-reducing-time-result.html
2 – CDC. Antibiotic Resistance Threatens Everyone [Internet]. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2021 [cited 2021 Dec 16]. https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/index.html
3 – NxGen MDx. 2021. Data on file. n>1200
4 – Habak PJ, Griggs J. Urinary Tract Infection In Pregnancy. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 [cited 2021 Dec 21]. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537047/
5 – Nicolle LE, Gupta K, Bradley SF, Colgan R, DeMuri GP, Drekonja D, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria: 2019 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis. 2019 May 2;68(10):e83–110.
6 – Moore A, Doull M, Grad R, Groulx S, Pottie K, Tonelli M, et al. Recommendations on Screening for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnancy. CMAJ. 2018 Jul 9;190(27):E823–30.
7 – Szweda, H., & Jóźwik, M. Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy–An Updated Overview. Dev Period Med, (2016). 20(4), 263-272.