Hidden E. coli in bladder cells treated by existing drug in lab tests
Medical Xpress1 min read69 words
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are among the most common bacterial infections and are primarily caused by the uropathogenic bacterium Escherichia coli. Despite antibiotic treatment, many patients continue to experience recurrent UTIs.
Research indicates that hidden E. coli can survive within bladder cells, but existing drugs help antibiotics reach these bacteria in lab tests. These findings highlight a potential mechanism for overcoming persistent infections in a controlled experimental setting.
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