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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.
UTI Causes and Risk Factors. UTIs begin when bacteria enter the urinary tract. These germs usually get in through the urethra. Most UTIs are caused by E. coli and other bacteria that are normally found in the digestive tract. Sexually transmitted infections â including herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and mycoplasma â can also cause UTIs. The following risk factors increase your chance of getting a UTI: Having a shorter urethra.