Organism most frequently associated with urinary tract infections is_________________?

Correct answer: B. Escherichia coli

  • A. Neisseria gonorrhea
  • B. Escherichia coli
  • C. T-strain mycoplasma
  • D. Streptococcus fecalis

Explanation

Escherichia coli is the commonest cause of urinary tract infections, especially uncomplicated community-acquired infections, because it is a gut organism with adhesins that promote attachment to urinary epithelium. Neisseria gonorrhoeae is mainly associated with sexually transmitted urethritis.

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