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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common type of infection caused by bacteria (most often E. coli) that travel up the urethra to the bladder. A bladder infection is called cystitis. If bacterial infection spreads to the kidneys and ureters, the condition is called pyelonephritis. (Sometimes lower UTI symptoms may be the only signs of kidney infection. 2  People at highest risk for such silent upper urinary tract infections include patients with diabetes, impaired immune systems, or a history of relapsing or recurring UTIs.). 3  An increased need to urinate at night.
How long does a UTI last? Can UTIs be prevented? When should I call the doctor? What is a urinary tract infection? A Urinary Tract Infection, or UTI, is an infection in the urinary tract (the organs that hold urine). What causes a UTI? Different types of bacteria cause UTIs. VUR can cause UTI. VUR (vesico-ureteral reflux) is the backward flow of urine from the bladder into the ureter. Blockage of urine in the tract can cause a UTI.