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A new drug cocktail successfully targeted and treated urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Escherichia coli, according to results from the first stage of a phase 2 trial. The results set the ...

The human body hosts a diverse array of microorganisms that maintain a delicate balance crucial for overall health. This microbial harmony can be disrupted by factors like infections, aging, and ...

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.

Nearly one in five patients with urinary infections in a research group likely contracted them from contaminated meat –an issue that could be occurring across the country, according to a new study.

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, ...

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 ...