What is a UTI?
This infection occurs when germs enter and multiply in any part of your urinary system, which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
What is a urinary tract infection?
This bacteria causes most uncomplicated UTIs.
What is Escherichia coli / E. coli?
This is one reason females are at higher risk for UTIs.
What is a shorter urethra?
This preventable risk factor increases the chance of bacteria entering the bladder, especially in hospitalized patients.
What is a urinary catheter?
This term describes a UTI that occurs in an otherwise healthy urinary tract without major structural or immune-related risk factors.
What is an uncomplicated UTI?