Preventing UTIs: Uncovering Hidden Causes.

Researchers have found that about 8% of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Flagstaff, Arizona, could be attributed to bacteria from meat, with as many as 640,000 infections each year caused by foodborne E. coli strains from animals nationwide. The study shows that dangerous E. coli strains are making their way from food animals to people through the food supply and making people sick. The researchers plan to continue to trace the connection between the food supply and human UTIs, which could lead to new strategies to prevent the spread of bacteria that cause UTIs.