UTIs Introduction
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are primarily caused by bacteria that normally live in the intestines, especially E. coli. In rare cases, fungi or viruses can also trigger UTIs, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems. Typically, bacteria from the feces move upwards through the urethra and into the bladder, causing an infection. For individuals with compromised immune systems, other sources of infection, such as an infection on the heart's lining (endocarditis), can spread through the bloodstream to the kidneys and result in complications.
UTIs FAQs
- What is a urinary tract infection?
- What are upper and lower urinary tract infections?
- How are urinary tract infections caused?
- Who’s at an increased risk of getting urinary tract infections?
- Why are women more prone to UTIs?
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