Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 26 - Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems - Study Questions - Review - Page 770: 3

Answer

E. coli is frequently implicated in cystitis in females due to more exposure of the female vagina as compared to the male organ. The vagina is about 2 inches long and E. Coli can traverse though it. Gastrointestinal, urinary and vaginal infections are some of the predisposing factors for cystitis

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E. coli is frequently implicated in cystitis in females due to more exposure of the female vagina as compared to the male organ. The vagina is about 2 inches long and E. Coli can traverse though it. Gastrointestinal, urinary and vaginal infections are some of the predisposing factors for cystitis
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