The passing of traits from parents to offspring is called _______________________. Mendelâs Breeding Experiments. The scientific study of heredity began more than a century ago with the work of an. Austrian monk named _____________________________________________.
1 There can be many complications of urinary tract infections, including dehydration, sepsis, kidney stones, kidney failure, and death.  If treated early and adequately, the prognosis is good for most patients with a UTI.
The most common cause of a urinary tract infection (UTI) is the bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli), which is typically found in the colon. In women, sexual intercourse can cause these bacteria to be introduced into the urinary tract and lead to a bladder infection (cystitis).