Given the complexity of the microbiologic flora and the overwhelming possibility of multiple drug resistance, a severe infection should be treated aggressively with broad-spectrum antimicrobials. If ...

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 ...

(HealthDay News) — In a case vignette published in the New England Journal of Medicine, recommendations are presented for management of recurrent acute febrile urinary tract infections in older men.

Various studies show that 30-40 percent of people with bladder cancer report symptoms or diagnosis of urinary tract infection in the year before a diagnosis of bladder cancer.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pivya (pivmecillinam) for the treatment of female patients 18 years of age and older with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by ...

Claims for unregulated rapid molecular diagnostic tests for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults have soared 60-fold from 2016 to 2023, according to Medicare data. The rise was most ...

New insights into what causes the painful and disruptive symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) could offer hope for improved treatment. UTIs are one of the most prevalent bacterial infections ...

UTIs may cause neurological symptoms, especially in older adults. It can also worsen symptoms in people with neurological conditions. Diagnosing and treating the UTI may help prevent serious ...

Social media analysis reveals patient experiences with uUTIs, highlighting symptom awareness, HCP interactions, and treatment challenges. Patients often seek online information before consulting ...

A study published in October linked urinary tract infections with food contamination.