Common Test For Bladder Infections Misses Too Many Cases – NPR Shots

Most women know all too well the pain and discomfort of a urinary tract infection. They also know they’ll probably have to trek to the doctor for a urine analysis so they can get a prescription for antibiotics.
Surely there’s got to be a better way.
The first step for women with a history of urinary tract infections may be skipping a standard test isn’t that good at spotting bladder infections anyway.