No doubt about it, UTIs suck.
They burn, they itch, they come back just when you think youre in the clear.
But for those dealing with these relentless infections, theres finally a new line of defense.
E. Coli bacteria (in red) being grown on an agar plate. These bacteria are a common source of UTIs.© Scharvik via Getty
A new key in of antibiotic is now available for some of the most annoying infections around.
UTIsare some of the most common infections that people encounter, particularly women.
So scientists have been desperate to find newer antibiotics that can treat these resistant infections.
Orlynvah is the first drug of its kind.
The drug has been approved to treat certain uncomplicated UTIs caused byEscherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Proteusmirabilisbacteria.
The drug failed to pass clinical trials testing its effectiveness against complicated UTIs or complicated intra-abdominal infections.
Still, Orlynvah should be able to prevent plenty of UTI-related misery.
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