Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the commonest bacterial infections globally encountered , with about 25 % having a recurrence. Recurrent UTIs are symptomatic infections that followcomplete resolution of a previous UTI [5]. In a primary care setting, 53 % of women above the age of 55 years and 36 % of younger women report a recurrence within 1 year. Hence,its management and prevention is of utmost significance for all clinicians including non-specialists and those in the primary care setting.In this article, we attempt to provide an overview of recurrent urinary tract infections and their management, using the latest information from systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials and current clinical guidelines. We recommend a pathway for the management of recurrent UTIs, based on current evidence