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 ...

"The UN estimates that by 2050, common bacterial infections could kill more people than cancer," says Arnold Mathijssen, a ...

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, ...

*Important notice: mBio publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive, guide clinical practice/health-related behavior, or ...

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 ...