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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 ...

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 ...

Nearly one in five patients with urinary infections in a research group likely contracted them from contaminated meat –an issue that could be occurring across the country, according to a new study.

A new study estimates that nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E. coli strains transmitted through contaminated meat—and pose a hidden foodborne risk to ...

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 ...