Your 24-year-old female patient complains of dysuria, as well as frequency and urgency of urination that develops the day after she uses her diaphragm. Urine culture reveals a bacterial count of 100 CFU/mL. These signs and symptoms indicate:

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The symptoms of dysuria, frequency, and urgency of urination, especially following diaphragm use, suggest a lower urinary tract infection (UTI), typically involving the bladder (cystitis). Upper UTI symptoms would include flank pain and fever, which are not mentioned.

Your 24-Year-Old Female Patient Complains of Dysuria, as Well as Frequency