Can stress cause a UTI?

Stress can impact the the urinary tract in some unexpected ways, and contribute to symptoms. Learn how to care for your bladder better.

Oxalates and urinary tract infections

We explain the relationship of calcium oxalate to urinary tract infections.

What is FUT2 and how does it affect my vagina?

FUT2 mutations disrupt microbiome health, increasing vulnerability to infections, gut issues, and nutrient deficiencies.

Ozempic, Wegovy (semaglutide) and the vagina

Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) is a diabetic drug that can result in some unwanted vaginal and hormonal side effects in some people.

How to get a comprehensive vaginal, urinary and semen microbiome test

Get accurate testing based on your needs via thorough vaginal and urinary microbiome testing.

UTI study: negative culture but antibiotics help

A recent survey asked those suffering chronic UTIs what their experience has been with their diagnosis and treatment.

Why E. coli and E. faecalis are often found together in infections

E. coli gets a boost from E. faecalis, which may help explain why these two pathogenic pests are often found together in infections.

Why dipsticks and cultures are useless for identifying urinary tract infections

The typical way a doctor will test for a UTI may be on the way out, as research shows that dipsticks and usual cultures are falling short on diagnosing UTI.

Why you get a keep getting a UTI after sex

Getting a UTI every time you have sex is demoralising and bad for your happiness, but there is a specific reason this keeps happening.

UTI caused by dehydration

If you've been having a hot or waterless time, you may end up with UTI-like symptoms. We discuss why this happens and how to get rid of it.

Pseudomonas spp. urinary tract infections

Pseudomonas is a genus made up of a group of bacteria that are easy to study, because they grow in a wide range of conditions. The main vulvovaginal/urinary tract pathogen in this group is Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Aerococcus spp. urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections

Aerococcus species are an emerging human pathogenic group of bacteria, with several problematic bacteria in its ranks. A. urinae A. sanguinicola A. viridans A. urinae causes urinary tract infections, while A. sanguinicola has been identified in human urine and blood. Aerococci have been mistaken for streptococci in labs, causing an underestimation

Pseudomonas aeruginosa urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections

Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause vulvovaginal and urinary tract infections, but tends to prefer other locations on the human body to infect.

Proteus vulgaris urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections

Proteus vulgaris typically lives in the digestive tract of humans, causing infections in wounds and as opportunity arises, infections in the urinary tract. 

Proteus mirabilis urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections

Proteus mirabilis is a bacteria that commonly causes urinary tract infections and can contribute to bacterial vaginosis.

Understanding your UTIs with Anastasia Visotsky

If you are confused about your recurrent UTIs, take a 5-minute breather and learn more about the mechanisms behind urinary tract infections.

Escherichia coli urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections

Escherichia coli is found in most mammals, with most strains harmless (or even probiotic), but others cause food poisoning, urinary tract infections, and vulvovaginal infections.

Acinetobacter calcoaceticus urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections

Acinetobacter calcoaceticus is an emerging hospital-acquired infection that can develop biofilms and can cause urinary tract infections. 

Understanding E. coli biofilms in recurrent UTIs

We look into E. coli's biofilms in a bit more detail, explaining exactly why biofilms contribute to recurrent urinary tract infections and other vaginal infections.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) in urinary tract infections

We explain E. coli and how it works in urinary tract infections.

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