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Posted by angels12 @angels12, 1 day ago

Hi. How likely is a UTI to cause infection in tkr?

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I have not heard that, but after joint replacements, antibiotics are to be taken before all dental procedures, even just cleanings. It seems that it could be feasible.

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@angels12 Hard to say! Overall, your risk of infection after joint replacement is about 2%, mainly in the first 12 months. If you have certain other issues, your risk could be a little higher. See this article:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320519
But, I can't find anything that directly addresses the risk from a UTI. I had always heard that an infection that has ready access to your bloodstream (like infectious tissue during a dental procedure) were more risky. Since a UTI is contained, that may mean a lower risk (unless you have a persistent low-grade infection that keeps flaring. I had a 2 persistent lung infections for over 24 months, and neither affected my joint implants. And last year I had a persistent staph infection for over 3 months on my leg and arm - they did not make it to my hips either.
For a better answer, you might want to consult with an infectious disease doc.

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