Once a UTI develops, “the most common and effective treatment is a course of antibiotics,” says Adair. The specific antibiotic and duration of treatment depend on the type of bacteria and the severity ...

It starts with discomfort—an itch, a burning sensation or an urgent need to visit the bathroom—and you can’t help but wonder: what’s going on? For many women, the symptoms of thrush (a yeast infection ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Urinary tract infection (UTI), which is technically an infection in any part of the urinary system, is ...

If you've ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI) — and so many women have — you know the telltale symptoms: pain and burning with urination along with frequent, strong urges to ‘go.’ When these ...

A new study in Clinical Microbiology suggests that nearly one in five UTIs in Southern California could trace back to E. coli ...

It’s possible, albeit highly unlikely, for a UTI to clear up without antibiotics or other interventions. UTIs that do not go away on their own can become more severe and lead to long-term ...

A bladder infection is inflammation or irritation of the bladder, typically caused by bacteria. Your doctor may also refer to this as cystitis or a urinary tract infection (UTI) in your bladder. This ...

Anyone who has had a urinary tract infection knows how uncomfortable one can be, not to mention recurrent ones that cause frustration, pain and sometimes multiple visits to the doctor. UTIs are one of ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- A vaccine conceived at Duke University could be the weapon needed to fight off one of the most common bacterial infection in the world. The American Urological Society, said Urinary ...

The cancer warning signs can be confused with urinary tract infection symptoms, but early detection offers 80% survival rate ...

While more common in females, urinary tract infections can also affect males. Symptoms include a sudden urge to urinate, frequent urination, and a burning sensation when you urinate. UTIs occur when ...