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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among women's most common infections, E. coli causing most of these. The proportion of ESBL E. coli as a causative agent of UTIs has been increasing. The aim of this study is to investigate factors predisposing to ESBL E. coli caused UTIs. Data about urine samples was gathered from HUSLAB database. All patients with ESBL E. coli and a consistent amount of ESBL negative UTI patients were invited to participate in the study. Participants filled a questionnaire online. A descriptive analysis was done on all urine samples with E. coli growth. Risk factor analyses were performed on data received by questionnaire. Prevalence of ESBL was greatest in men over the age of 50. Travelling during preceding year by the patient himself or by a person living in a same household and use of antibiotics during past year were detected as risk factors for ESBL UTI.