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Urine parameters influencing UTI susceptibility
| Urine parameter | UTI relevance |
|---|---|
| pH | Optimal bacterial growth in urine occurs between a pH 6–7. |
| Urea | High urea concentrations are associated with inhibition of bacterial growth. |
| Glucose | Glucosuria can promote bacterial growth. |
| Calcium | Idiopathic hypercalcuria increases the risk of UTIs. |
| Iron | Increased iron promotes bacterial growth in urine. |
| Osmolality | Bacterial growth is inhibited when the urine osmolality is < 200 mosm/L or > 1200 mosm/L |
