Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD A urinary tract infection (UTI) causes uncomfortable symptoms such as pain or burning ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are recognized as the second most common medical condition, following respiratory infections. Despite the availability of numerous efficacious antibiotics for the ...

Uropathogens, particularly bacteria, can infect any part of the urinary tract and cause bacteriuria. Our study aimed to examine the antibiotic-resistant profile, associated risk factors, and ...

“That means following your doctor’s advice for taking the antibiotic is key in clearing the infection ... UTI treatment,” says Echols. “Aged, processed meats often contain nitrates ...

Changes in modern lifestyles, including dietary shifts, may be affecting UTI susceptibility in unexpected ways. A notable shift in these infection patterns has been the growing understanding of ...

Urinary tract infection, commonly known as UTI, is a condition wherein one develops an infection in any part of the urinary system. Most UTIs occur in the lower urinary tract; the bladder and the ...

New Delhi [India], January 2 (ANI): Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay researchers have identified bacteria that can consume toxic pollutants in the soil and produce helpful nutrients as ...

The main difference between nitrites and nitrates is the number of oxygen atoms they contain. Nitrates can be converted into nitrites by bacteria and enzymes (substances that speed up the rate of a ...

Kidney stones can obstruct the flow of urine, which can lead to a UTI, while recurrent UTIs can lead to the formation of a specific type of stone, called a struvite stone (or infection stone), and may ...

The Israeli leader had his prostate removed after suffering a urinary tract infection, which had reportedly "stemmed from a benign enlargement of his prostate," according to Netanyahu's office.