Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in children. By age 5, 8% of girls and 2% of boys have had at least one UTI. Urinary tract infections in children can generally heal quickly if treated ...

Vesicoureteral reflux is when urine flows backward from the bladder into the ureters and kidneys. It boosts the risk of urinary tract infections and kidney damage. It can be treated with observation, ...

Most children with neurogenic bladder (NGB) and diagnosed with febrile urinary tract infection (UTI) in the emergency ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say antibiotics can be effective in treating infections, but they should be used only when necesssary. The Good Brigade/Getty Images Officials are reporting that the ...

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria that commonly causes UTIs. When an infection occurs, doctors prescribe antibiotics to help treat it. E. coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the gut ...

Contrary to common belief that only women are prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs), small children can also suffer from it. UTI is an infection that affects part of the urinary tract. When it ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) happen when bacteria infect the urinary tract, including the bladder and the kidneys. There’s no evidence cranberry juice or supplements can treat an active UTI.

New research suggests that nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Southern California may be caused by strains of Escherichia coli that originated in food-producing animals.

It starts with discomfort-an itch, a burning sensation or an urgent need to visit the bathroom-and you can't help but wonder: what's going on? For many women, the symptoms of thrush (a yeast infection ...