The most common cause of urinary tract infections in sexually active young women is *E. coli*, which ferments lactose and tests positive for leukocyte esterase and nitrite.
The most common cause of urinary tract infections in sexually active young women is *E. coli*, which ferments lactose and tests positive for leukocyte esterase and nitrite.
| Front | What organism is the MCC of urinary tract infections in sexually active young women? |
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| Back | E.coli ↓ Ferments lactose (+) leukocyte esterase (+) nitrite test |
Tags: microbiology
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