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A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. Infections are caused by microbesâorganisms too small to be seen without a microscope. Bacteria are the most common cause of UTIs. Normally, bacteria that enter the urinary tract are quickly removed by the body before they cause symptoms.
In general, urinary tract infections in women are due to bacteria gaining access to the bladder from the urethra. In females, the urethra is very short. Bacteria can adhere to the area around the urethra and multiply rapidly. Because of the shortened urethra, bacteria can enter the bladder relatively easy.