Urinary tract infections are common, especially, though not exclusively, in women, and the risk generally increases with age.

Most people need antibiotics to treat a UTI, and these medications can clear up a UTI within 24-48 hours in most cases. If ...

Does it often bother you to use a public restroom? Thinking of the bacteria and germs on the toilet seat makes you want to ...

Dr Catherine Hood explains that cotton is always the best choice thanks to its breathability.

A combination of MeSH terms and text words were used including: 'urinary tract infection/pyelonephritis ... All combinations were restricted to 'women and female'. This search was supplemented ...

and if symptoms have not improved in two or three days, further diagnostic testing is needed. In women, urinary tract infections are the most common form of bacterial infection with 10% developing ...

Prostate disease, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and structural abnormalities increase a man's risk of UTIs. This article discusses UTIs in men. It explains the common symptoms and causes of ...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the urinary system, including your bladder and urethra. Anyone can get a UTI, but they’re more common if you have a vulva. Please enter your age and ...

Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of age on the diagnostic properties of typical symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI) in women presenting in general practice with ...