A urinary tract infection, or UTI, means that bacteria have entered the urinary system and spread somewhere from the urethra to the bladder or even up to the kidneys. Symptoms usually include pain ...

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 ...

A 31-year-old woman’s mild urinary infection escalated into kidney stones and septic shock. Know the warning signs you should ...

Frequent urination. An uncomfortable burning sensation. A sudden urge to go to the bathroom. Our patient, a 55-year-old woman, was experiencing these symptoms every few weeks. She also knew all too ...

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 ...

More than half of U.S. women will experience at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetimes, while a quarter will have a subsequent infection. Recurrent urinary tract infections are ...

Urosepsis is when an untreated urinary tract infection (UTI) spreads to your kidney. It’s a form of sepsis, which is your body’s potentially life-threatening response to an infection.‌ Urosepsis can ...

A common urinary tract infection turned life-threatening for 31-year-old Lauren Carson. What began as mild discomfort ...