If you've ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI) — and, really, what woman hasn't? — you know the tell-tale signs. Maybe your UTI manifested as this niggling urge to urinate that wouldn't go away, ...

IDSA recommends shorter antibiotic courses for adults with cUTIs who show clinical improvement on effective therapy.

Acidic cranberry juice can irritate the bladder and worsen UTI symptoms. When you have an active UTI, Gabal said, it’s more about flushing out the bacteria with water and other less bladder-irritating ...

A stewardship initiative improved guideline-adherent UTI management and reduced unnecessary treatment for AUPs.

Urinary tract infections are common, and the risk generally increases with age. They happen when bacteria infect your urethra, bladder, or other organs in your urinary tract. In older people, UTIs ...

Your dietary choices can make a big difference in how quickly you recover. From the constant urge to pee to the burning sensation during urination, UTIs can be uncomfortable and disruptive to daily ...

UTI symptoms may come and go before or shortly after starting treatment. Persistent UTI symptoms may result from incomplete or improper treatment, while new or returning symptoms could be a sign of a ...

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 ...

In kids with a febrile urinary tract infection (UTI), an individualized duration of antibiotics led to an increased risk of recurrent UTI compared with a 10-day course. However, the individualized ...

Antibiotics do not cause urinary tract infections (UTIs). However, research suggests there may be a link between prior use of antibiotics and a person developing an antibiotic-resistant UTI. A UTI may ...