Bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract cause the great majority of bladder infections, but fungi may also cause bladder infections.
Usually, the bacteria spread from the rectum, enter the urethra, spread through the urethra and enter the bladder. Once the organisms reach the bladder, they start to grow.
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