The regime has responded to the decline of its regular forces by creating a variety of irregular forces (shabbiha militias, Popular Committees, local militias, the Baath Party Militia) and then merging them under the so-called National Defense Forces.
The urine is normally sterile. An infection occurs when bacteria get into the urine and begin to grow. The infection usually starts at the opening of the urethra where the urine leaves the body and moves upward into the urinary tract. 1  The culprit in at least 90% of uncomplicated infections is a type of bacteria called Escherichia coli, better know as E. coli.
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.