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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, especially in women, due to their shorter urethras. Drinking plenty of water ...

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A third-generation cephalosporin should be discouraged for first-time, uncomplicated UTIs. To limit future antibiotic resistance, the authors remind us to switch from empirically prescribed broad ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the recall of several batches of a brand of antibiotics used to treat ...

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 are typically treated with antibiotics. For a simple infection in young, sexually active women, a three-day course is sufficient. For perimenopausal women, five to seven days are needed.

The use of off-label multiplex molecular testing for UTIs in older adults has soared, with the biggest rise occurring in claims for nursing home residents.

Some cats are prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs) that go away after taking antibiotics. Other cats get blockages and bladder stones that need surgery to fix. Learn more about cat UTIs and ...