A urethral swab screens for many types of infection. A provider quickly collects a sample by inserting a special Q-tip into ...

Peeing after sex helps flush out bacteria, reducing the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Though not mandatory, it’s a ...

What are chronic UTIs? “A chronic UTI is a bacterial infection in the bladder or urethra that continues to persist or recur ...

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) usually occur when bacteria - most often, Escherichia coli (E. coli) enter the urinary tract ...

When men urinate, the urine flows into a long tube called the urethra, which passes through the centre of the prostate. An enlarged prostate hugs that pipe tighter and can restrict the flow.