Urinary tract infections, popularly known as UTIs can simply be defined as an infection affecting any part of the urinary system commonly, caused by Escherichia coli, though other microorganisms like viruses and fungi can equally cause. UTIs happen to affect females more than men due to the anatomic position of the urethra.

Generally, the urinary tract is divided into two parts, the upper
urinary tract, and the lower urinary tract. The upper urinary tract is made of the kidney and ureters whereas the lower urinary tract is composed of bladder, prostate, and urethra. Infection to any one of the above-mentioned organs is what is usually referred to as urinary tract infections.

It is worth mentioning that infections at these various sites may occur together or independently and may either be asymptomatic (showing no symptoms ) or symptomatic(showing symptoms ). It is also important to note that the organs which together form the urinary system adopt different names when infected;
Pyelonephritis – infection of the kidney causing the kidneys to swell up(inflammation).
Urethritis – inflammation of the urethra due to infection.
Cystitis – the swelling or inflammation of the bladder as a result of infection....


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