Context The urinary tract, previously considered a sterile body niche, has emerged as the
host of an array of bacteria in healthy individuals, revolutionizing the urology research field …

During the course of evolution, bacteria have developed an intimate relationship with
humans colonizing specific body sites at the interface with the body exterior and …

Metagenomic analyses have indicated that the female bladder harbors an indigenous
microbiota. However, there are few cultured reference strains with sequenced genomes …

Background Although intestinal and urinary microbiome perturbations are associated with
nephrolithiasis, whether antibiotics are a risk factor for this condition remains unknown …

Nephrolithiasis is a common urological disease with high prevalence and recurrence rates.
Characterizing gut microbiome profiles of nephrolithiasis patients may provide valuable …

Urinary stone disease (USD) is an increasing clinical problem in both children and adults.
One in ten individuals will experience a urinary stone, yet the mechanisms responsible for …

The prevalence of urinary stone disease (USD) is rapidly rising. However, the factors driving
this increase are unknown. Recent microbiome studies suggest that dysbiosis may in part …

Abstract Purpose of Review Kidney stone disease (KSD) and recurrent urinary tract
infections (rUTI) are frequently concomitant conditions. We conducted a systematic review to …

Infection stones are complex aggregates of crystals amalgamated in an organic matrix that
are strictly associated with urinary tract infections. The management of patients who form …

Kidney stone disease affects~ 10% of the global population and the incidence continues to
rise owing to the associated global increase in the incidence of medical conditions …