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 ...

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 ...

Drinking cranberry juice has long been a mythical prevention strategy for women who develop a urinary tract infection – and new medical evidence shows consuming cranberry products is an effective way ...

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 ...

Drinking cranberry juice has long been a mythical prevention strategy for women who develop a urinary tract infection -- and new medical evidence shows consuming cranberry products is an effective way ...

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 ...