This guide deconstructs the pathophysiology of UTIs, exploring the anatomical risks in women, and the efficacy of antibiotic ...

A new database targeting chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) – a long-overlooked condition that may begin in childhood – ...

All of this disproportionately affects the elderly. In a 2023 study of patients with a median age of 75, approximately 30% of ...

Background. Cathelicidin is a proposed defender against infection of the urinary tract via its antimicrobial properties, but its activity has not been delineated in a dedicated cystitis model. Methods ...

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 ...

Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical contributor as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News.

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 ...

Many women believe public toilets or tight pants cause UTIs, but that’s a myth. So what really leads to recurrent infections, and how can they be treated without antibiotics?

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 ...

What Is a Urinary Tract Infection? A urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection in any part of your urinary tract. Your urinary tract is the interconnected system of organs that make and store ...