Blujepa (gepotidacin) is a new antibiotic recently approved by the FDA for treating bladder infections caused by certain bacteria in women and girls ages 12 and older. Blujepa works differently than ...

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 ...

The triage guide is intended to make sure patients get appropriate care, especially with the rise in telehealth and ...

Is Pivya Right for Me? To decide if Pivya is right for you, your health care provider will look at things like your age, medical history, medicine allergies, and the cause of your bladder infection.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common and painful infection that can be surprisingly persistent. Now, researchers at Duke University have developed a vaccine that can be delivered via catheter ...

A bladder infection is generally not considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI or STD). According to the Cleveland Clinic, STIs are infections that you can get from any sexual activity. Common ...

IDSA recommends shorter antibiotic courses for adults with cUTIs who show clinical improvement on effective therapy.

The guidelines will help clinicians determine whether patients seeking care via telehealth and virtual visits need urine tests or empiric antibiotics.

Nearly 60% of women experience one during their lifetime. If you’re reading this, there's a good chance you’ve experienced a urinary tract infection. A UTI occurs when bacteria enters the bladder from ...

Doctors ran out of treatment options for her chronic urinary tract infections - but a simple daily practice gave her her life back ...