Bacteria cause urinary tract infections (UTIs), so antibiotics are the first-line treatment. Even when symptoms disappear, a person should finish their antibiotic course according to their doctor’s ...

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

Antibiotics do not cause urinary tract infections (UTIs). However, research suggests there may be a link between prior use of antibiotics and a person developing an antibiotic-resistant UTI. A UTI may ...

Respiratory and sinus infections, along with strep throat, and urinary tract infections are some of the most common reasons for antibiotic use worldwide. Urinary tract infections are caused by ...

A 45-year-old dad checked into Bassetlaw Hospital in Workshop, England, in November 2022. The unidentified man reportedly had ...

In kids with a febrile urinary tract infection (UTI), an individualized duration of antibiotics led to an increased risk of recurrent UTI compared with a 10-day course. However, the individualized ...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the bladder, urethra or kidneys. This can cause uncomfortable below-the-belt symptoms like pelvic pain, frequent urination and a burning sensation ...

Extended oral antibiotic prophylaxis eliminated UTIs after robot-assisted radical cystectomy procedures. Prophylactic antibiotics reduced overall infections by two-thirds and saved $9,000 per patient.

Broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed in one third of pediatric outpatient visits for urinary tract infection, and use of third-generation cephalosporins has doubled in the past decade.

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