A 22-year-old female with dysuria and urinary frequency submits a urine sample. There is no growth on routine media after 48 hours. Which of the following is the most likely explanation?

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Urethral syndrome, also known as acute urethral syndrome, is characterized by symptoms of cystitis (such as dysuria and urinary frequency) without the presence of significant bacteriuria in urine culture. The absence of bacterial growth on routine media after 48 hours suggests a non-bacterial cause for the symptoms, aligning with urethral syndrome.

A 22-Year-Old Female with Dysuria and Urinary Frequency Submits a Urine