Use of Spermicide-Coated Condoms and Other Risk Factors for Urinary Tract Infection Caused by Staphylococcus saprophyticus

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Abstract
STAPHYLOCOCCUS saprophyticus is responsible for 7% to 26% of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in young sexually active women.1-6 Because this bacterium is not ordinarily present in the rectovaginal flora, the manner in which it causes UTI has remained uncertain.7 While a variety of risk factors for acquiring UTI caused by coliform organisms have been documented, predisposition to infection by S saprophyticus has not been thoroughly evaluated. In addition to younger age and sexual activity, the other widely acknowledged risk factor for UTI caused by this organism is the season of the year, since these infections occur more frequently in the summer and fall.2,6,8-10