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February 7, 2012

URINARY TRACT & BLADDER INFECTIONS

 

Managing Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, occur when microorganisms or bacteria from the digestive tract cling to the opening of the urethra and start to multiply. Most infections are caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria that migrate out of the colon. Chlamydia and mycoplasma may also cause UTIs. Kidney stones, diabetes, enlarged prostrate glands, and urinary catheters are also associated with UTIs. Read more