Researchers have studied a new method to deliver antibiotics, specifically gentamicin, directly into the bladder tissue to better treat UTIs. They did this by creating nanogels combined with a special ...

The diagnosis of symptomatic UTI among older adults is complicated by the high prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria, which does not require any treatment, and the difficulty in interpreting the ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in adults 65 and older, mainly due to age-related factors like malnutrition, poor bladder control, and ...

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 ...

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Urinary tract infection, which includes the bladder (cystitis) or the kidneys ...

Women are generally more susceptible to UTI, primarily due to anatomical differences. Recurrent UTIs, doctors say, can be a ...

You will need to see a healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis and treatment. If untreated, a UTI or bladder infection can turn into a kidney infection. Kidney infections may lead to serious ...

Despite major changes in the prevalence of antibiotic resistance, the 2011 IDSA guideline for uncomplicated UTI still accurately reflects the efficacy and safety of first-line treatments. New data ...

For decades, bacterial vaginosis has been treated as a women’s health issue—but new research suggests treating male partners ...

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common serious bacterial infection in childhood. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are required for the optimal clinical outcome and the prevention of long ...

Even if a person has treatment for sepsis, complications may occur. If doctors suspect that a UTI is present, they will test a urine sample in the office or send it to a laboratory for analysis.

MSN Intensive Care Unit, Blanchard Valley Hospital A urinary tract infection, commonly abbreviated as UTI, is an often ...