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Why Are Pediatric Patients, Especially Girls, Susceptible to Urinary Tract

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Why are pediatric patients, especially girls, susceptible to urinary tract infections?

Why are pediatric patients, especially girls, susceptible to urinary tract infections?


A) Genetically females have a weaker immune system
B) Females have a short and proximal urethra in relation to the vagina
C) Girls are more sexually active than males
D) Girls have a weakened musculature and sphincter tone

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