Urinary tract infections: new insights into a common problem

Postgrad Med J. 2005 Feb;81(952):83-6. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.2004.023036.

Abstract

This review discusses recent advances in the understanding of how the common pathogen, uropathogenic Escherichia coli, interacts with the host to lead to infection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Escherichia coli / immunology
  • Escherichia coli / pathogenicity
  • Escherichia coli Infections / immunology
  • Escherichia coli Infections / microbiology*
  • Female
  • Fimbriae, Bacterial*
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Innate
  • Urinary Tract Infections / immunology
  • Urinary Tract Infections / microbiology*
  • Virulence