Effects of pH on the Pathogenicity of and on the Kidney: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies.

Urine pH reflects the functional integrity of the body and may influence the virulence of uropathogenic and , the main causes of urinary tract infections (UTIs). This study evaluated the effects of acidic pH on the pathogenicity of uropathogenic and strains, in vitro and in vivo. Four uropathogenic and four strains were used.