Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, recurrent infections that can be mild to life-
threatening. The continued emergence of antibiotic resistance, together with our increasing …

Recent advances in the analysis of microbial communities colonizing the human body have
identified a resident microbial community in the human urinary tract (UT). Compared to many …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infectious diseases worldwide
but are significantly understudied. Uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) accounts for a significant …

Urinary tract infection is among the most common infections worldwide, typically studied in
animals and cell lines with limited uropathogenic strains. Here, we assessed diverse …

The discovery of microbial communities in the urinary tract (the urobiome) has fundamentally
altered the previous doctrine regarding urine sterility and associated urinary disorders …

The urinary tract consists of the bladder, ureters, and kidneys, and is an essential organ
system for filtration and excretion of waste products and maintaining systemic homeostasis …

Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) strains cause a majority of urinary tract infections
(UTIs). Since UPEC strains can become antibiotic resistant, adjunct or alternate therapies …

A global increase in older individuals creates an increasing demand to understand
numerous healthcare challenges related to aging. This population is subject to changes in …

Postmenopausal women are severely affected by recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI). The
urogenital microbiome is a key component of the urinary environment. However, changes in …

The gut microbiome is a critical modulator of systemic physiology, including infectious
disease susceptibility. Although this niche is a reservoir for uropathogenic Escherichia coli …