The Battle Against Urinary Tract Infections: The Role of Antibiotics
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2025 | Viewed by 1319
Special Issue Editors
Interests: urinary tract infection; antibiotic resistance; urinary incontinence; pelvic organ prolapse, nonantibiotic herbal prophylaxis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite submissions for a Special Issue of Antibiotics focused on the topic of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and antibiotic treatment. Urinary tract infections are among the most common bacterial infections, affecting millions globally each year. They pose significant clinical challenges, particularly with the increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This Special Issue seeks original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address various aspects of UTIs, including their pathogenesis, diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment. We are particularly interested in studies on the role of antibiotics in treating UTIs, the rise of multidrug-resistant uropathogens, novel therapeutic strategies, and antimicrobial stewardship practices. Topics may also explore the development of new antibiotics, alternative treatments such as phage therapy or probiotics, and public health interventions to reduce UTI incidence and antimicrobial misuse. Contributions from diverse disciplines, including microbiology, pharmacology, clinical practice, and public health, are highly encouraged. We aim to provide a platform for advancing our understanding of UTIs and improving patient outcomes through effective and responsible antibiotic use.
Prof. Dr. Pawel Miotla
Dr. Sara Wawrysiuk
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- urinary tract infection (UTI)
- antibiotics
- antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- multidrug-resistant uropathogens
- antibiotic stewardship
- UTI treatment
- novel antibiotics
- phage therapy
- UTI pathogenesis
- probiotics in UTI management
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