Read how intermittent catheters can sometimes cause catheter-associated urinary tract infections and how to prevent them.
UTIs & Intermittent Catheters
Marlee Septak
Marlee was the Senior Content Specialist at Aeroflow Urology from 2022 to 2025. She brought a deep understanding of incontinence and health conditions associated with it to her writing. She thrived on collaborating with organizations dedicated to improving the world, such as the Awareness Film Festival and The Borgen Project.
A graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Marlee actively contributed to various publications, including Borgen Magazine, Echo Magazine, Assuaged, Inc., and Chicago Ideas Week. Her work demonstrated a keen awareness of health issues, particularly those related to incontinence.
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