Question

What anatomical differences exist between male and female urinary tracts that may result in the higher incidence of utis in females? 2. why are bacteria that normally reside in the lower gi tract the primary cause of utis? 3. why are utis seen more in males over 50 than younger males? 4. how might anatomical abnormalities lead to an increase in utis?

Answer 1

1. The length of the urethra. Female is shorter so bacteria can enter with more ease. 2. E. coli., klebsiella. 3. Urethra shortens? 4. An abnormal shaped urethra may be more likely to trap bacteria which cause utis