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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.
1 The majority of urinary tract infections are caused by the E. Coli bacterium. 2  Common symptoms include a strong, frequent urge to urinate and a painful and burning sensation when urinating. 3  Urinary tract infection is usually diagnosed based on symptoms and testing of a urine sample.rinary tract infections are caused when microbes manage to get past the body's natural defenses. The vast majority of UTI cases are caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli), usually found in the digestive system. Chlamydia and Mycoplasma bacteria can infect the urethra but not the bladder.