Bladder Infection (Cystitis)
What is a bladder infection (cystitis)?
A bladder infection, also called cystitis, is caused by an abnormal growth of bacteria inside the bladder, the balloon-like organ that stores urine. Bladder infections are one of the most common bacterial infections to affect humans, with up to one-third of all females having at least one infection at some point in their lives.
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Bladder infections are classified as either simple or complicated. Simple bladder infections affect healthy men and non-pregnant women with normal urinary systems. Bladder infections occur much more commonly in women compared to men.Â
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