Urinary tract infections
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is very common type of infection that can occur anywhere along the urinary tract.
Urinary tract infections are particularly common among babies, women and the elderly. About one in three women and one in 20 men will get a UTI at some time in their life.
UTI's are caused by bacteria that enter the urethra; the most common one being Escherichia coli (E. coli). Infection can lead to pain during urination, abdominal pain and fever.