Now don't panic. Your anus (poop hole) and your urethra (pee hole) are very close. All it takes is one bad wipe or smear and the bacteria can get close enough to cause an infection.
Bacteria that enter the urethra and travel up the urinary tract are the usual cause of UTIs. Bacteria that normally live in the large intestine and are present in feces (stool) are the most common source of infection.
UTIs can also be caused by chlamydia, gonorrhea, or other organisms. Although UTIs aren't spread from one person to another like STDs, having sex can lead to or worsen UTIs. But you don't have to have sex to get a UTI. Anything that brings bacteria in contact with your urethra can cause a UTI.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a severe public health problem and are caused by a range of pathogens, but most commonly by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
Shigella bacteria are excreted in faeces (poo), so an infected person who doesn't wash their hands properly after going to the toilet can spread the bacteria to other people, objects, surfaces and food. Shigella can also be spread during sexual activity, especially oral sex and oro-anal sex.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are primarily caused by Escherichia coli with the patient's own faecal flora acting as a reservoir for the infecting E. coli.
UTIs are caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract. This is most commonly bacteria from poo, due to poor hygiene or wiping back to front after going to the toilet, but can also be from urinary catheters or having sex.
Bacteria grow more quickly in warm and hot water. Our doctors may recommend avoiding hot tubs and taking showers instead of baths. The soap in bubble baths can irritate the urinary tract and should be avoided.
Generally speaking, these infections aren't contagious. It's highly unlikely for anyone to contract a UTI from a toilet seat, because the urethra in males and females wouldn't touch the toilet seat.
Bacteria are the most common cause of UTIs, although fungi rarely can also infect the urinary tract. E. coli bacteria, which live in the bowel, cause most UTIs. The female anatomy contributes to women's increased likelihood of contracting a UTI.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) happens when bacteria (germs) gets into the urinary tract. The most common place for a UTI to occur is in the bladder, but infections also occur in the urethra, ureters or kidneys. UTIs are easily treated but can cause problems if left alone.
Fecal-oral transmission means that the germs that cause illness are found in the stool (feces) of an infected person, and are spread to another person. This occurs when a person touches the stool of an infected person or an object contaminated with the stool of an infected person and ingests the germs.
Most UTIs are caused by E. coli that live harmlessly in the gut. However, when shed in the feces, the bacteria can spread to the opening of the urinary tract and up to the bladder, where they can cause problems.
UTIs occur when the urinary tract becomes infected, usually by bacteria. In most cases, bacteria from the gut enter the urinary tract through the urethra. This may happen when wiping your bottom or having sex.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections of the bladder, urethra, and kidney. Simple bladder infections may go away on their own in about a week — even without antibiotics.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) include bladder infections, but bladder infections are distinct from UTIs in general. A UTI affects one or more parts of the urinary tract. The parts include the kidneys, ureters, urethra, and bladder. An infection that affects only the bladder is known as a bladder infection.
Along with an antibiotic, what you drink and eat during a UTI can help you get better faster. DO drink a lot of water, even if you're not thirsty. This will help flush out the bacteria. DON'T drink coffee, alcohol or caffeine until the infection is gone.