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Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections linked to contaminated meat

In case anyone's wondering, this is for USA; study done in California.

Key findings:

  • 18% of UTIs in the study population were linked to E. coli strains of animal origin, which are known as foodborne UTIs.
  • The highest-risk strains were most often found in chicken and turkey.
  • People living in low-income areas had a 60% higher risk of foodborne UTIs compared to those in wealthier neighborhoods.
  • Women and older men were especially vulnerable.