The Link Between UTIs and MS: Meat Consumption or Multiple Sclerosis?

A recent study suggests that a strain of E. coli bacteria carried in food may be responsible for over 480,000 UTIs in the US each year. While UTIs are common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), they can be caused by a variety of factors, including catheterization and disease-modifying therapies. A vegetarian diet may lower the risk of uncomplicated UTIs, according to a 2020 study.