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The most common infection of most UTI’s arise from Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. This bacteria normally thrives in the colon. However, there are also microorganisms called Chlamydia and Mycoplasma which may also cause UTI in both sexes. However, these infections in men and women are limited to the urethra and reproductive system. It is then that UTI can be sexually transmitted and when these infections occur, treatment must be given to both partners.
The types of UTI would include the following:
Urethritis is a type of bladder infection that is limited to the urethra only. Cystitis meanwhile, is a bladder infection wherein the bacteria is moving from the urethra to the bladder. The pyelonephritis, on the other hand, is a bladder infection that when not treated promptly, the bacteria will then move up to the urethers and eventually infect the kidneys.
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