Characteristics of the Urethral and Intestinal Microbiota in Patients with Urolithiasis and Postoperative Individuals

Research on the mechanism of action of microorganisms in urolithiasis has focused on the intestinal microbiota. This study analyzed the role of urethral and intestinal microbiota in urinary tract stones by comparing the urethral and gut microbiota of stone formers, post-stone patients, and healthy controls.