In a recent study published in the Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance, researchers comparatively evaluated trends in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among urinary Escherichia coli strains from ...

U.S. physicians are having more trouble finding effective first-line antibiotics for common urinary tract infections as antimicrobial resistance rises, a new study suggests. Investigators calculated ...

OBJECTIVES To systematically review studies investigating the prevalence of antibiotic resistance in urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli in children and, when appropriate, to ...

To clarify whether prevalence or special pathogenicity is more important in determining urinary tract infection (UTI) causation, we compared the biotype, phylogenetic group, and virulence genes of ...

The human body hosts a diverse array of microorganisms that maintain a delicate balance crucial for overall health. This microbial harmony can be disrupted by factors like infections, aging, and ...

Through a quirk of anatomy, women are especially prone to urinary tract infections, with almost half dealing with one at some point in their lives. Scientists have been trying to figure out for ...

A new drug cocktail successfully targeted and treated urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Escherichia coli, according to results from the first stage of a phase 2 trial. The results set the ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Bacteria lurking in everyday store-bought meat may be causing thousands of urinary tract infections, especially in lower-income communities. Study: Zoonotic Escherichia coli and ...

A recent US study reveals that nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) may be linked to contaminated meat. Researchers found that bacteria present in improperly handled or undercooked meat can ...

Escherichia coli (E. coli), a type of bacteria commonly found in the human gut, could spread as quickly as swine flu, new ...