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12 years ago
A 30-year-old female complains of frequent and painful urination. A urinalysis is performed and the results indicate the presence of bacteria in the urine. What problem does this woman have? From an anatomical perspective, explain to the patient why she is more likely to suffer from this disorder than her husband. What sort of treatment would be appropriate?
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12 years ago
The problem is a urinary tract infection (UTI). Women are more likely to suffer from UTIs because the female urethra is shorter than the male urethra and their external urethral orifice (opening) is closer to the anus than it is in males. Very often, UTIs are caused by E. coli bacteria, which are normal residents of the large intestine. Fecal bacteria do not have to travel far to come into contact with the external opening of the female urethra. Antibiotics would be an appropriate treatment.
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