How do bacteria gain access to the urinary tract?
A) The bacteria come from systemic blood that is filtered through the kidney.
B) The bacteria travel from the lymph adjacent to the bladder and kidneys.
C) The bacteria ascend up the urethra into the bladder or up the ureters into the kidney.
D) The bacteria colonize the bladder when urine is static.

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Bacteria can enter the urinary tract through the urethra and ascend into the bladder or kidneys. In women, the urethra is shorter, which increases the risk of urinary tract infections. In men, the prostate gland produces secretions that help to protect against infection.

How Do Bacteria Gain Access to the Urinary Tract