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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection from microbes. These are organisms that are too small to be seen without a microscope. Most UTIs are caused by bacteria, but some are caused by fungi and in rare cases by viruses. UTIs are among the most common infections in humans. A UTI can happen anywhere in your urinary tract.
Causes. Bacteria are the primary organisms that cause UTIs. Most common bacteria that cause UTIs include: Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus saprophyticus. About 80-90% of urinary tract infections are caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli). About 80 to 90 percent of UTI are caused by one type of bacteria. 2  Women develop UTI much more often than men. 3  20% of women in the United States develop this condition and 20% of those have a recurrence. 4  Urinary tract infection is less common in men and boys than in women and girls but is more likely to be serious.