The Most Common Route of Infection in a Urinary Tract

Question

The most common route of infection in a urinary tract infection is the ________ to the ________.
A) gallbladder; urethra
B) bladder; kidney
C) kidney; bladder
D) urethra; bladder
E) kidney; urethra

Accepted Answer

The most common route of infection in a urinary tract infection is when bacteria from the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body) travel upward to the bladder, causing a bladder infection. From there, the infection can potentially spread to the kidneys. Therefore, the correct answer is option D) urethra to bladder.