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What are the causes of urinary track infections?

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What are the causes of urinary track infections?

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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection affecting any part of the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureter, bladder and urethra. According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), more than 8 million Americans see the doctor every year for a UTI.BladderOne of the two typical types of UTI is an infection of the bladder (cystitis) caused by E. coli bacteria. This type of UTI is sometimes, though not always, caused by sexual intercourse, according to the Mayo Clinic.UrethraAnother common type of UTI is urethritis, an infection of the urethra caused by gastrointestinal bacteria that enter the urethra, according to the Mayo Clinic.GenderWomen are much more likely then men to have a UTI.