Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common bacterial infections among children who have fever without a source, the frequency of UTI among febrile young children is generally < 10%.

Diagnosing a UTI involves examining a urine sample to detect the presence of bacteria or using imaging tests to diagnose other underlying causes. Usually, experiencing symptoms prompts a doctor to ...

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a method for diagnosing urinary tract infections that significantly accelerates antibiotic resistance testing in urine. Because ...

Point-of-care urine dipstick demonstrated higher sensitivity (90.2%) and specificity (92.6%) than laboratory urinalysis for diagnosing urinary tract infection (UTI) in febrile infants aged 2-6 months.

A new rapid test could improve treatment of urinary tract infections, by identifying the most effective antibiotic for each ...

Evvy, a women’s health startup, has launched an at-home test for urinary tract infection (UTI), the company announced Tuesday. New York City-based Evvy is a direct-to-consumer company. Its flagship ...