New research examines how the bacteria Escherichia coli, or E. coli -- responsible for most UTIs -- is able to use host nutrients to reproduce at an extraordinarily rapid pace during infection despite ...

While E. coli is known for causing issues in the digestive system, it can also lead to urinary problems. In fact, E. coli causes between 6 and 8 million UTIs in the United States each year. According ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There’s been a long-standing belief that urinary tract infections are largely caused by poor personal hygiene. New ...

Contaminated meat could be the culprit behind nearly half a million urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the U.S. each year, a new study published in the journal One Health found. UTIs are caused by a ...

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 ...