<s>[INST] How can a man get a UTI? [/INST] A man can get a UTI when bacteria from his skin around the urethral opening or from his anus enter the urethra and travel up to the bladder. Because the urethra is longer in men, bacteria that make it all the way to the bladder are particularly resilient, so healthcare providers often treat UTIs in men with different antibiotics than in women, and usually for longer periods of time.

It's uncommon for men under the age of 50 to get UTIs. There are several factors that increase the risk of UTIs in men:

An enlarged prostate
Anal intercourse
Being uncircumcised
Previous surgery or procedure involving the urethra, bladder, prostate or kidneys
Not emptying the bladder completely
Obstruction of the urinary tract (kidney stone, urethral stricture or other anatomic problem)
Use of a catheter (a plastic tube inserted in the urethra either temporarily or more permanently to drain the bladder) Source: The Thread. Link: https://blog.walgreens.com/health/general-health/uti-faqs-important-facts-on-urinary-tract-infections.html. Field: Urology. Disease: Urinary Tract Infection  </s>