Urinary tract infections (UTIs) arise when uropathogens breach the urothelial barrier and establish colonisation within the bladder, ureters or kidneys. The principal culprit, uropathogenic ...

UTIs have sneaky causes, many of which you can sidestep. Learn how habits like wearing a thong, cycling, and holding your pee ...

A urinary tract infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria is relatively uncommon. Certain populations are more at risk than others, but seeking treatment is important for all. Infections caused by ...

The genitourinary tract includes the urinary and genital organs. Various conditions, such as urinary tract infections and kidney problems, may affect the genitourinary tract. The genitourinary tract ...

UTIs may cause neurological symptoms, especially in older adults. It can also worsen symptoms in people with neurological conditions. Diagnosing and treating the UTI may help prevent serious ...

Gaffin is an infectious disease physician in New Jersey. Recently, a former patient contacted me about his wife. “She had a recent stroke which has caused cognitive decline along with slow-growing ...

A new study estimates that nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E. coli strains transmitted through contaminated meat—and pose a hidden foodborne risk to ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) commonly occur in people who undergo chemotherapy. The treatment can weaken the immune system and damage barriers, such as the skin and mucous membranes, that help ...

Urinary tract infections are among the most common bacterial infections. They can be painful, require antibiotic treatments, and recur in 20%-30% of cases. With the risk for the emergence or increase ...

Utebzi (tebipenem pivoxil) is a pill, which makes it a more convenient alternative to the intravenous (IV) form of the drug.

Handling raw meat properly can go a long way in reducing your risk, experts say. A recent study out of Southern California found that meat contaminated with E. coli bacteria could be a driver of ...