New research examines how the bacteria Escherichia coli, or E. coli -- responsible for most UTIs -- is able to use host nutrients to reproduce at an extraordinarily rapid pace during infection despite ...

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria that commonly causes UTIs. When an infection occurs, doctors prescribe antibiotics to help treat it. E. coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the gut ...

Urinary tract infections may not seem like a big deal to most women, but urological health is important. Learn more about this irritating, yet common, condition. Those of us who have had just one ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections worldwide. Though generally minor, they can escalate to cause pyelonephritis, chronic infection, or septicemia in the elderly or ...

As I perused the latest edition of Georgetown’s leading publication — the Stall Seat Journal — I was pleased to see a brief paragraph describing urinary tract infections (UTIs), part of a larger piece ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in children. By age 5, 8% of girls and 2% of boys have had at least one UTI. Urinary tract infections in children can generally heal quickly if treated ...

Neutrophils in urine extrude their DNA to create large webs that catch and kill pathogens. Stewart wanted to design a non-invasive way to diagnose kidney disease. To determine the extent of organ ...

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Taking a bath with a UTI may irritate and worsen symptoms. To reduce this risk, people may want to consider showering instead of taking a bath until the infection clears. Sitting in a warm bath can be ...