The urinary tract is constantly exposed to microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal
tract, but generally the urinary tract resists infection by gut microorganisms. This resistance …

The urinary tract is a common site of bacterial infections; nearly half of all women experience
at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) during their lifetime. These infections are classified …

PURPOSE: To estimate the annual incidence, cumulative probability of presumed urinary
tract infection (UTI) by age, and the social costs. METHODS: Analysis of a random digit …

Type 1 fimbriae are adhesion organelles expressed by many Gram-negative bacteria. They
facilitate adherence to mucosal surfaces and inflammatory cells in vitro, but their contribution …

The predominant form of life for the majority of microorganisms in any hydrated biologic
system is a cooperative community termed a “biofilm.” A biofilm on an indwelling urinary …

Strains of uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) are the causative agents in the vast
majority of all urinary tract infections. Upon entering the urinary tract, UPEC strains face a …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a serious health problem affecting millions of people each
year. Infections of the urinary tract are the second most common type of infection in the body …

Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) proliferate within superficial bladder umbrella cells
to form intracellular bacterial communities (IBCs) during early stages of urinary tract …

Chlamydia species infect epithelial cells at mucosal surfaces, and are major causes of
sexually transmitted diseases. Infection is characterized by inflammation which is …

Periodontitis, which is widespread in the adult population, is a persistent bacterial infection
associated with Porphyromonas gingivalis. Gingival epithelial cells are among the first cells …