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Urinary Tract Infection



Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common condition that affects the urinary system. It is a painful condition but it is not critical because it can be controlled and successfully treated with medical intervention. Urinary tract infection typically affects the bladder, kidneys, and urethra. Urinary tract infection is much more common in adults than in children, but approximately one to two percent of children suffer from urinary tract infections. Urinary tract infections in children are more likely to be serious than those in adults and should be treated immediately.
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Causes and Risk Factors

Urinary tract infections are usually caused when bacteria enters the urinary tract through the urethra and proceeds to rapidly multiply in the bladder. The urinary system is relatively resilient and possesses infection-fighting properties that may inhibit the growth of bacteria. However, certain conditions increase the ability of the bacteria to invade the urinary tract, occupy a territory, and multiply, which leads to a full-blown infection.

Common organisms that cause Urinary Tract Infection are Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphlococci (staph). E. coli normally inhabits the bowel and anus areas. The movement of these bacteria from the anus to the opening of the urethra can lead to urinary tract infection. Poor hygiene and sexual intercourse are the common causes of this condition. Women are more susceptible to urinary tract infection because of the proximity of the anus and the vagina.

Additionally, sexually active women and those who use diaphragms for contraceptive purposes have a greater risk of contracting this infection. Medical conditions such as diabetes, AIDS, kidney stones, bladder problems such as the incomplete emptying of the bladder, enlarged prostate, or prostatitis (in men) can also increase the risk of contracting a urinary tract infection.

Frequent cases of urinary tract infections are observed in the elderly or hospitalized individuals who are on bed rest or who are catheterized for a long period of time. Immobility and inability to maintain proper hygiene explain why these factors contribute to the development of urinary tract infection.




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