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title: UTI (urinary tract infection)
date: 2023-07-24T15:02:00-04:00
author: Laura Prieto
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# UTI (urinary tract infection)

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are so common that most of us get at least one at some point in our lives. They are usually caused by bacteria, such as E. coli, that get into the urethra and bladder (and occasionally the kidneys) from the gastrointestinal system. Trichomoniasis, chlamydia, and viruses can also cause UTIs.

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