A 25-year-old female is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. When the nurse checks the cul-ture results, which of the following organisms is most likely infecting her urinary tract?

a. Streptococcus
b. Candida albicans
c. Chlamydia
d. Escherichia coli

ANS: D
The most common infecting microorganisms are uropathic strains of Escherichia coli.
Urinary tract infections are not associated with Streptococcus, Candida albicans, or Chlamydia.

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