A 25-year-old female presents with burning urination. She was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which of the following organisms is most likely infecting her urinary tract?

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Escherichia coli is the most common cause of urinary tract infections, accounting for over 80% of cases. Streptococcus may cause a urinary tract infection, but is less common. Candida albicans can cause a urinary tract infection in immunocompromised patients or those on antibiotics, but it is less likely in a healthy 25-year-old female. Chlamydia can cause urethritis or cervicitis, but it is a sexually transmitted infection and would not be the cause of a typical urinary tract infection.

A 25-Year-Old Female Presents with Burning Urination