Pregnancy is a physiological state in which marked alterations occur in the structure and function of the urinary tract, encouraging pathogenic organisms to cause infection of the urinary system.

An immune cell known as a neutrophil (shown in light blue) attacks bacteria infecting the lining of the bladder. Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine have learned that the bacteria ...

Raw meat goo makes prime real estate for microbes, and a new study suggests these luxuriously moist abodes are a significant ...

Diagnosing a UTI involves examining a urine sample to detect the presence of bacteria or using imaging tests to diagnose other underlying causes. Usually, experiencing symptoms prompts a doctor to ...

Avoiding the unnecessary use of indwelling catheters and promptly removing catheters that are no longer needed are the first steps in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute ...

Kidney stone disease (KSD) and urinary tract infection (UTI) often coexist, and stone removal may reduce the risk of recurrent UTI, authors of a systematic review concluded. The review showed a ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common infection seen in US outpatient clinics, prompting around 10 million medical visits per year. Urine culture, which is painstakingly slow, remains ...

The study on urinary tract infections was based in Southern California, but researchers said the findings may apply to communities across the United States.