New research establishes the urinary tract microbiome as a pathogenic target for urinary stone disease, describes the role of bacteria in protective and pathogenic contexts and lays a foundation for future clinical applications.
Urine Isn’t Sterile: The Urinary Microbiome and Its Potential Role in Mixed Urinary Incontinence
Urogynecologist Katie Propst, MD, explains a new study of the urinary microbiome. Analysis suggests women with low proportions of Lactobacillus in their urinary microbiome were 7 to 8 times more likely to have mixed urinary incontinence.