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The following files are Chronic UTI Australia produced materials and other resources that are shared with permission. You are welcome to download the files and share on social media or print them and share with your healthcare provider.

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Understanding Chronic UTI booklet

Download the updated 16-page Understanding Chronic UTI booklet by subscribing to our mailing list. Click here to subscribe. You will receive an email with instructions on how to download the booklet. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive the email.

Chronic UTI Worksheet

The new Chronic UTI Worksheet is an easy-to-use tool developed for people navigating the challenges of chronic UTI. By providing a structured way to document symptoms, track pain and monitor treatment, the worksheet enhances communication between patients and healthcare providers. The worksheet has been reviewed and edited by Dr Sheela Swamy, PhD MRCOG. Download the worksheet and share with your doctor.

UTI Factsheet

The UTI factsheet is the most up-to-date and accurate factsheet available explaining accute, recurrent and chronic UTI. The factsheet covers what a UTI is, who is likely to get one, common symptoms, diagnosis, treatment at home and when to seek medical help, what happens when a UTI doesn’t go away, prevention and future diagnostics and treatments. Download this factsheet to share with anyone who is affected by UTIs or who treats UTIs.

Hearing Patient Voices Report

The 2023 Hearing Patient Voices research project surveyed 410 people from around the world with chronic urinary tract infection (UTI). The online survey measured the impact chronic UTI has on quality-of-life and focused on symptoms, various life domains, emotional wellbeing, healthcare experiences and avoidable costs to the health system. You can download the comprehensive report here.

Chronic Urinary Infection Picture Commentary by Professor James Malone-Lee

This picture commentary by the late Professor Malone-Lee describes the formation of a chronic UTI. Each illustration is accompanied with detailed information describing the process. The picture commentary document is shared with permission from Professor Malone-Lee and can also be found in his 2021 book, Cystitis Unmasked (available from online bookshops).

What is a chronic UTI

This is a simple info-graphic describing chronic UTI, common symptoms and triggers. Download and share online to help raise awareness of chronic UTI.

Chronic UTI Survey 2019

The 2019 preliminary survey investigated how a population of people with persistent (intermittent or ongoing) urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms were managing their condition in terms of tests and treatment. The results of this preliminary study were consistent with research evidence on the frequent failure of standard diagnostic tests to detect UTI.