Researchers report that nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may come from animal-origin E. coli found in retail meat, especially poultry.

A recent study out of Southern California found that meat contaminated with E. coli bacteria could be a driver of nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) a potential risk that may predominantly ...

Regular use of antibiotics can have negative long-term effects on people prone to frequent urinary tract infections, researchers said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A “close cousin” of the dangerous strain ...

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A study published in the journal mBio on Thursday revealed that nearly 1 in 5 UTIs detected among a cohort of Southern California patients were most likely caused by the consumption of turkey, beef, ...

Pathogens can create sticky situations. When microbes invade the body to cause an infection, often one of their first lines ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a pervasive challenge in modern medicine, functioning as one of the most common reasons for outpatient antibiotic prescription. While the urinary system is ...

LOS ANGELES — Nearly one in five urinary tract infections may be caused by E. coli bacteria transmitted through contaminated meat, according to a four-year study that reframes the common infection as ...