Nephrology, Urology and Therapeutics

Urology/Urinary tract infections

Urinary tract infection is the second most reported infection in humans in the world. The urinary tract consists of the bladder, the kidneys, the ureters and the urethra that helps in the removal of  waste and excess water. The kidneys filter the blood, removes wastes and plays a major role in the conversion of excess water tino  urine, which then travels down the ureters and is stored in the bladder and released through the urethra as urine. Urinary tract infections are the second most common reasons for the usage of antibiotics. Urinary tract infection  is caused by the intestinal bacterium E. coli. Women are more likely to get UTI than men because their urethras are shorter. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine to prevent recurrent UTI but however taking few measures can prevent getting effect by the disease.