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October 2, 2005

What causes a Uninary Tract Infection?

Filed under: Genitourinary Disorders

Usually, a Urinary Tract Infection UTI is caused by bacteria that can also live in the digestive tract, in the vagina, or around the urethra, which is at the entrance to the urinary tract. Most often these bacteria enter the urethra and travel to the bladder and kidneys. Usually, your body removes the bacteria, and you have no symptoms. However, some people seem to be prone to infection, including women and older people.

Urinary Tract Infection in Women
Women are more likely to get UTIs than men are.

 

September 28, 2005

What is Uninary Tract Infection (UTI)?

Filed under: Genitourinary Disorders

A UTI is an infection anywhere in the urinary tract.* Your urinary tract includes the organs that collect and store urine and release it from your body. They are the

  • kidneys
  • ureters
  • bladders
  • urethra

Kidney. Your kidneys collect wastes and extra water from your blood to make urine.
Ureter. The ureters carry the urine from your kidneys to your bladder.
Bladder. Your bladder stores the urine and squeezes it out when full.
Urethra. The urethra carries the urine out of your bladder when you urinate.
Prostate. The prostate adds fluid to semen.

Unirary Tract Infection
Image of the male and female urinary tracts. Illustrating the Kidney, Ureter, Bladder, Prostate and Urethra.

 
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