Most urinary tract infections:

A) are asymptomatic and are diagnosed when a urinalysis is performed during a routine physical exam.
B) occur in women due to the relatively short urethra and its close proximity to the vagina and rectum.
C) involve the lower urinary tract in males because the urethra's large surface area can house more bacteria.
D) are the result of viruses or fungi entering the external urethral opening secondary to poor personal hygiene.


Answer: B) occur in women due to the relatively short urethra and its close proximity to the vagina and rectum.

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