
Bladder infection - adults; UTI - adults
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection that can happen anywhere along the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the:
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) have different names, depending on where the infection is located.
Cystits, a common condition, is an infection of the bladder. It is usually caused by bacteria entering the urethra and then the bladder. This leads to inflammation and infection in the lower urinary tract.
Pyelonephritis is an infection of one or both kidneys and the surrounding area.
Certain people are more likely to get UTIs. Women tend to get them more often because their urethra is shorter and closer to the anus. Persons with diabetes and very old adults (especially those in nursing homes) are more likely to develop UTIs. The elderly are at increased risk for such infections because the bladder doesn't empty fully due to certain prostate and bladder conditions.
Children can also develop UTIs.
See: Urinary tract infection - childrenThe following increase your chances of developing a UTI:
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