Urinary tract infection can quickly develop into a serious illness
Antibiotics are given - to be sure... But why is that a problem?
million cases annually worldwide
Antibiotics are prescribed before diagnosis
Because a urinary tract infection can quickly develop into a serious illness, doctors today often prescribe antibiotics immediately based on symptoms and a quick urine dipstick test, without waiting 48 hours for a more accurate result. This diagnostic approach leads to significant antibiotic overuse, poorer patient outcomes, and increased hospital admissions.
We completely understand the urge to act quickly
- no one wants to be ill, and no one wants to take chances. But every unnecessary course of antibiotics increases the risk of developing resistant bacteria
- bacteria that can make people seriously ill.
At Uvigga Diagnostics, we’re working to reduce the overuse of antibiotics. We do this by developing a solution that helps doctors quickly determine whether a patient has an infection that requires treatment — so antibiotics are only used when truly necessary.
It’s our contribution to protecting you and other patients from unnecessary antibiotic use.
"Have you ever been given antibiotics 'just to be on the safe side'?"
A lot of people have. In fact, studies show that one in three patients who receive antibiotics for a urinary tract infection don’t actually have an infection.
When we delve into cases, the same pattern keeps emerging.
Multiple rounds of antibiotics
Prescribed before diagnosis
Just to be on "the safe side"
Rapid treatment is essential
User involvement is a strategic choice.
At Uvigga Diagnostics, end-users are a central part of our development process - from idea to final product. We believe that involving users leads to the best solutions, which is why we incorporate user insights into every aspect of our work.
The Solution
By developing The Uvigga Test, we are shortening the time it takes to get an accurate diagnosis from 48 hours to 30 min.
Want to be part of the development? Please contact us at:
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