Which organism is associated with commonly causing urinary tract infections in sexually active young adult and adolescent females?
A)Staphylococcus aureus
B)Staphylococcus epidermidis
C)Staphylococcus saprophyticus
D)Streptococcus pyogenes
E)Streptococcus agalactiae

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Staphylococcus saprophyticus is commonly associated with causing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in sexually active young adult and adolescent females. This is because it is part of the normal vaginal microbiota and can easily ascend into the urinary tract during sexual activity. Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis are more commonly associated with skin infections and are not typically found to cause UTIs. Streptococcus pyogenes is a common cause of strep throat, and Streptococcus agalactiae is a common cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis, but neither are typically associated with UTIs in young adult and adolescent females.

Which Organism Is Associated with Commonly Causing Urinary Tract Infections