Mr. Thompson is a 44-year-old patient who presents to the office with complaints of urinary burning. On examination you note an infection of the urethra. This is also known as:
A. progenitalis.
B. orchitis.
C. prepuce.
D. urethritis.
Answer: D. urethritis.
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