Although antibiotics are the first treatment choice for urinary tract infections, antibiotic-resistant strains of E. coli, the most common cause of UTIs, are increasing worldwide. As more bacteria have become resistant to the standard UTI treatment trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), more doctors have prescribed quinolone antibiotics to treat UTIs. In some areas, quinolones have now overtaken TMP-SMX as the most commonly prescribed antibiotic for UTIs. Researchers are concerned...
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Percutaneous (through the skin) urinary procedures help drain urine from your bladder and get rid of kidney stones.Alternative NamesPercutaneous... Read more »
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Bladder infection - adults; UTI - adults; Cystitis - bacterial - adults; Pyelonephritis - adults; Kidney infection - adultsSymptomsThe symptoms of a... Read more »
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UTI - children; Cystitis - children; Bladder infection - children; Kidney infection - children; Pyelonephritis - childrenSymptomsYoung children with... Read more »
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What Is It? Urinary incontinence is a loss of control over urination so that urine leaks before you are able to get to a toilet. There are various... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Urinary tract infections involve the structures that produce urine and carry it out of the body. These structures include the kidneys,... Read more »