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Microbiology Bacteria c551823d

Which one of the following gram positive organism is most common cause of UTI among sexually active women?

A
Staphylococcus epidermidis
B
Staphylococcus aureus
C
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
D
Enterococcus
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Staphylococcus saprophyticus(Ref: Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 206 and 8th/e, p. 202)Staph saprophyticus may be present on normal human skin and the periurethral area and can cause urinary tract infection, particularly in sexually active young women.Note: Most common cause is E. coli, which is not provided in the option.

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