If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know firsthand how painful and uncomfortable they can be. Unfortunately, UTIs aren’t limited to humans—our pets can get them, too. In fact, ...

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 ...

Though often mild, urinary tract infections can reach the bloodstream, leading to serious complications. Research also links diet and microbiome interactions with UTI susceptibility and recurrence.

UTI symptoms can linger after a round of antibiotic treatment. This may happen if you have another type of infection with similar symptoms or need a different kind of treatment. Doctors typically ...

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 ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in adults 65 and older, mainly due to age-related factors like malnutrition, poor bladder control, and uncontrolled diabetes. Symptoms in older adults may ...

Cats can develop urinary tract infections (UTIs) if bacteria enters their urinary tract. Your cat may have a UTI if they pee a lot, have bloody urine, or groom their genital area constantly. Untreated ...

The first new type of antibiotic developed in more than 20 years to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) appears to be so effective that the pharmaceutical company stopped testing and will soon ...

A study defines parameters for the number of white blood cells that must be present in children's urine at different concentrations to suggest a urinary tract infection (UTI). The findings could help ...

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 ...