UTIs are caused by bacteria like E. coli. But some infections are resistant to antibiotics. (Science Photo Library via Getty Images) Mo Carrier has dealt with recurrent urinary tract infections, ...

A new rapid test could improve treatment of urinary tract infections, by identifying the most effective antibiotic for each ...

Pivmecillinam has been used for decades in Europe and may work for UTIs that don’t respond to other antibiotics. Urinary tract infections are one of the most common reasons for antibiotic use.

Many women believe public toilets or tight pants cause UTIs, but that’s a myth. So what really leads to recurrent infections, and how can they be treated without antibiotics?

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 ...

Respiratory and sinus infections, along with strep throat, and urinary tract infections are some of the most common reasons for antibiotic use worldwide. Urinary tract infections are caused by ...

GSK has resubmitted its NDA to the FDA for tebipenem HBr, an oral carbapenem for complicated UTIs, backed by positive phase 3 ...

Individual risk assessment with automated electronic health record alerts are an effective and safe strategy to limit use of extended-spectrum antibiotics in patients hospitalized with UTI. An ...

The antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) was more effective than cranberry extract in preventing recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs), data from a double-blind noninferiority trial ...

Bacteria cause urinary tract infections (UTIs), so doctors usually treat them with antibiotics. Other tips for managing UTIs include staying hydrated, urinating when necessary, and trying cranberry ...

Patients older than 65 years who have urinary tract infections (UTIs) are at increased risk for sepsis and death within 60 days from UTI if not treated with immediate antibiotic therapy. Those older ...