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Which Statement Is True Regarding the Bacteria That Frequently Cause

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Which statement is true regarding the bacteria that frequently cause lower urinary tract infections (UTIs) ?


A) Proteus mirabilis causes 70% to 95% of upper and lower urinary tract infections (UTIs) .
B) Uropathogenic bacteria thrive by resisting the alkaline nature of urine.
C) Escherichia coli changes the pH of urine by secreting urease.
D) Urease-producing bacteria enhance formation of struvite staghorn calculi in the kidney.
E) Both A and D
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