A GSK pill that offers a lower potential for drug resistance is now FDA approved as a new treatment for a common type of urinary tract infection, the first new oral antibiotic for this indication in ...

If you've ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know how miserable it can be: the burning, the itching, the constant ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blujepa, aka gepotidacin, is the first new class of antibiotics since the 1990s. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Getty ...

Gepotidacin and nitrofurantoin demonstrate similar efficacy in reducing symptom severity and restoring daily function in women with uncomplicated UTI.

In a surveillance study of over 12 million bacteria, investigators at The George Washington University and Providence Hospital found E. coli antimicrobial resistance to ciprofloxacin, the most ...

Blujepa (gepotidacin) is a new antibiotic recently approved by the FDA for treating bladder infections caused by certain bacteria in women and girls ages 12 and older. Blujepa works differently than ...

The FDA approved oral sulopenem etzadroxil and probenecid (Orlynvah) to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs) caused by certain bacteria in women with limited or no alternative oral ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Key Takeaways Pain reduction in your lower abdomen or back is a sign your UTI is improving.Normal sensations when urinating mean the inflammation is going ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections, especially among women. While an occasional UTI can happen to anyone, some people find themselves battling them over ...

It’s one of the most common misdiagnoses in American medicine, and it usually happens like this: An old and frail person gets confused, tired, or a little dizzy. Maybe she just doesn’t feel like ...