Which Statement Is Not True About the Urinary Microbiome

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true about the urinary microbiome?

• A) The most consistently detected species are Lactobacillus and Streptococcus.
• B) Most species can be cultivated using standard laboratory techniques.
• C) Shifts in microbiome composition may be associated with physiological concerns such as incontinence.
• D) The healthy urinary tract was believed to be sterile until molecular methods of analysis became available.
• E) The species composition is consistent throughout the urinary system, across the lifespan or from person to person.

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