A 22-Year-Old Female with Dysuria and Urinary Frequency Submits a Urine

question 11

Multiple Choice

A 22-year-old female with dysuria and urinary frequency submits a urine sample. There is no growth on routine media after 48 hours. Which of the following is the most likely explanation?

• A) Asymptomatic bacteriuria
• B) Symptomatic bacteriuria
• C) Urethral syndrome
• D) Pyelonephritis

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