IDSA recommends shorter antibiotic courses for adults with cUTIs who show clinical improvement on effective therapy.

Millions of times a year, Americans seek urgent treatment for painful, embarrassing urinary tract infections. But while they ...

Getting swift treatment for a UTI is especially vital during pregnancy, as these infections can travel up to your kidneys.

Millions of times a year, Americans seek urgent treatment for painful, embarrassing urinary tract infections. But while they ...

A stewardship initiative improved guideline-adherent UTI management and reduced unnecessary treatment for AUPs.

While more common in females, urinary tract infections can also affect males. Symptoms include a sudden urge to urinate, frequent urination, and a burning sensation when you urinate. UTIs occur when ...

Bacteria entering the urinary tract is the most common cause of a UTI. Most UTIs that affect the lower urinary tract are caused by E. coli, as well as other types of bacteria that are normally found ...

Anyone who has had a urinary tract infection knows how uncomfortable one can be, not to mention recurrent ones that cause frustration, pain and sometimes multiple visits to the doctor. UTIs are one of ...

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 ...

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 ...