Revealed: the Awful Anchor that Lets Urinary Tract Infections Take Hold (VIDEO)

University of Virginia Health System

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Researchers in the US and UK have unlocked the secrets of the freaky, flexible coils that let urinary tract infections survive the tremendous forces of urine flow. UVA's Edward Egelman, Ph.D., discusses the work and displays cool video of the coils.

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Harry Moxley | UVA School of Medicine

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