Solutions for Common everyday infections
Millions of people experience everyday infections such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), vaginal fungal infections, impetigo, herpes simplex, and lice. Commonly seen as “just part of life,” these infections are often overlooked, even though they place a significant burden on patients, care pathways, and public health. Butter BV aims to reduce this burden by pursuing creative, out-of-the-box solutions—expanding access to practical, easy-to-use, and affordable treatments, improving point-of-care diagnostics, and rethinking the way these infections are managed in daily life. We also conduct targeted research to better understand these everyday infections and their care pathways, helping identify opportunities for smarter, more effective solutions.
Why It Matters
Everyday infections are common — but the opportunity for improvement is huge. Conditions like UTIs, fungal infections, lice, herpes simplex, and impetigo account for millions of healthcare interactions each year generating significant costs for both patients and society. Many can be managed more efficiently with:
By focusing on what is simple and scalable, Butter BV helps create meaningful improvements for patients and healthcare systems alike.
Solutions for Common everyday infections
Better tools.
Everyday infections deserve simple, reliable solutions. By improving access to effective (over-the-counter) treatments and making (point-of-care) diagnostics more accessible, we empower patients and clinicians.
Better pathways.
For many common infections, the care pathway is often fragmented or unclear. We work to streamline this journey—helping patients reach the right information, diagnosis, and treatment more easily. Clearer pathways reduce uncertainty, save time, and support more efficient, patient-friendly care.
Better outcomes.
When tools improve and pathways are smoother, everyone benefits. Communities experience fewer infections, health systems face less strain, and patients recover more quickly with fewer complications. By reducing unnecessary costs and limiting infection spread, we contribute to healthier individuals and a more resilient society.
About Caroline Schneeberger
Caroline Schneeberger is a public health and infectious disease specialist with expertise in common community infections and the pathways through which they are diagnosed and managed. She has led projects on point-of-care diagnostics, antimicrobial stewardship, and improving access to effective over-the-counter treatments. Caroline brings a practical, evidence-driven approach to reducing the burden of everyday infections for patients and society.
Contact
Bloemendaalseweg 111
2061CE Bloemendaal
+31-6-12388308
contact@butter.co.nl