Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common pathological conditions in both
community and hospital settings. It has been estimated that about 150 million people …

The continued use of antibiotics has been accompanied by the rapid emergence and spread
of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), also known as host …

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 …

Objective This review aimed to provide a critical overview on the pathogenesis, clinical
findings, diagnosis, imaging investigation, treatment, chemoprophylaxis, and complications …

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are one of the most common and serious bacterial infections
encountered by paediatricians and primary care physicians. Although the diagnosis and …

The incorporation of the innate immune system into humans is essential for survival and
health due to the rapid replication of invading microbes and the delayed action of the …

The bladder is continuously protected by passive defences such as a mucus layer,
antimicrobial peptides and secretory immunoglobulins; however, these defences are …

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections encountered by
pediatricians. Currently, the diagnosis and management of acute UTI and recurrent UTI in …

Introduction Uropathogenic E. coli is the leading cause of Urinary tract infections (UTIs),
contributing to 80–90% of all community-acquired and 30–50% of all hospital-acquired UTIs …

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