New database targets hidden causes of chronic urinary tract infections in children

New database targets hidden causes of chronic urinary tract infections in children

A new database targeting chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) – a long-overlooked condition that may begin in childhood – is set to help researchers uncover why millions of women and girls worldwide suffer from infections that defy treatment and stump microbiologists.

Database on chronic urinary tract infections targets childhood onset and treatment gaps

A database focused on chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) is set to support research into why women and girls experience infections that do not respond to treatment. Researchers state that UTIs may begin in childhood and continue for years without resolution. Research indicates that UTIs that do not resolve with antibiotics may be linked to bacteria located within the bladder wall, allowing them to avoid immune response and treatment. This p…