E. coli in the urethra, illustration. Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria (rod-shaped, pink with yellow tails) attaching to epithelial cells of the urethra (urinary tract, orange). The urinary tract is usually sterile, therefore the presence of any microorganism causes a urinary tract infection (UTI). E. coli is the main causal agent of UTIs. | |
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