Multiple choice

Mrs. Verma is seven months pregnant and is suffering from urinary tract infection. Which of the following options is false regarding urinary tract infection?

  1. Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause.

  2. Lower urinary tract infection is a superficial infection.

  3. Can cause renal damage if it involves the kidney.

  4. Upper urinary tract infection are minimised during pregnancy.

  5. Causes white cells to occur in the urine.
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Explanation

The common causes of urinary tract infection are Escherichia coli, Klebsiella and Proteus species. Staphylococci are not common causes of urinary tract infection.

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