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Cystitis occurs when the normally sterile [[lower urinary tract]] ([[urethra]] and [[bladder]]) is infected by bacteria and becomes irritated and inflamed. It is very common. | Cystitis occurs when the normally sterile [[lower urinary tract]] ([[urethra]] and [[bladder]]) is infected by bacteria and becomes irritated and inflamed. It is very common. | ||
Once [[bacteria]] enter the bladder, they are normally removed through urination. When bacteria multiply faster than they are removed by urination, [[infection]] results. | |||
Cystitis is rare in males. Females are more prone to the development of cystitis because of their relatively shorter [[urethra]]. Bacteria does not have to travel as far to enter the [[bladder]], which is in part due to the relatively short distance between the opening of the [[urethra]] and the [[anus]]. | Cystitis is rare in males. Females are more prone to the development of cystitis because of their relatively shorter [[urethra]]. Bacteria does not have to travel as far to enter the [[bladder]], which is in part due to the relatively short distance between the opening of the [[urethra]] and the [[anus]]. | ||
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Pathophysiology
Cystitis occurs when the normally sterile lower urinary tract (urethra and bladder) is infected by bacteria and becomes irritated and inflamed. It is very common. Once bacteria enter the bladder, they are normally removed through urination. When bacteria multiply faster than they are removed by urination, infection results. Cystitis is rare in males. Females are more prone to the development of cystitis because of their relatively shorter urethra. Bacteria does not have to travel as far to enter the bladder, which is in part due to the relatively short distance between the opening of the urethra and the anus.