what causes a uti infection?

Not Medical Advice: UTI is an infection in the urinary tract caused by microbes or organisms too small to be seen by unassisted eyesight, that includes fungi, viruses and bacteria.

Most UTIs are caused by bacteria that live in the bowel. The bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) causes the vast majority of UTIs. Normally, bacteria that enter the urinary tract are rapidly removed by the body before they cause symptoms. However, there are cases when bacteria overcome the body’s natural defenses and cause infection. Learn more at the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC).

In health buzz, studies show there is significant evidence to suggest drinking cranberry juice can help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Find out more here.