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Question 1.

1 A 20-year-old woman who is normally well attends her local clinic complaining of a burning sensation on passing urine. She also mentions that the urine looks cloudy and has a foul smell. Which of the following statements is true?

A Urinary tract infection with a fungus is the likely explanation.
B Urinary tract stones are probably present.
C An urgent potassium level should be obtained.
D Urinary tract infection with Escherichia coli is a very common cause of this clinical presentation.
E An underlying anatomical abnormality is usually present in women of this age with this clinical presentation.
 
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