E. coli, S. saprophyticus (honeymoon cystitis), and K. pneumoniae are the primary causes of UTIs.
The most common causes of UTI are E. coli (via P pili), S. saprophyticus (causing honeymoon cystitis), and K. pneumoniae (known for mucoid colonies).
| Front | What are MCC of UTI? |
|---|---|
| Back | E.coli → via P pili colonization S.saprophyticus → honeymoon cystitis K.pneumoniae → mucoid colonies |
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