Pediatric patients, especially girls, are susceptible to urinary tract infections because
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.
B
Pediatric patients, especially girls, are susceptible to urinary tract infections because of the short urethra.
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