Blujepa (gepotidacin) is a new antibiotic recently approved by the FDA for treating bladder infections caused by certain bacteria in women and girls ages 12 and older. Blujepa works differently than ...

Constipation may increase your risk of developing urinary tract infections (UTIs) by putting pressure on your bladder. This pressure may lead to urinary retention and bacterial growth. Share on ...

Nearly 60% of women experience one during their lifetime. If you’re reading this, there's a good chance you’ve experienced a urinary tract infection. A UTI occurs when bacteria enters the bladder from ...

When you’re experiencing vaginal discomfort, there are two usual suspects: urinary tract infections (UTIs) and yeast infections. These common culprits share some similarities, like causing you to feel ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections worldwide. Though generally minor, they can escalate to cause pyelonephritis, chronic infection, or septicemia in the elderly or ...

Ciprofloxacin is also approved to help prevent infections from inhaled anthrax. The drug is used for this purpose in adults and children of any age exposed to anthrax bacteria. For more information, ...

BKPyV infection is often asymptomatic or mild during childhood, but may leave a lasting impact on cancer risk. In A Nutshell ...

A common childhood virus, BK virus, dormant in the urinary tract, is now linked to DNA damage increasing bladder cancer risk. Research reveals how the body's antiviral response can inadvertently harm ...