What is an example of a general cause of urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Choice A rationale

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection, but it does not typically cause recurrent episodes of lesions that appear as vesicles surrounded by erythema41.

Choice B rationale

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection, but it does not typically cause recurrent episodes of lesions that appear as vesicles surrounded by erythema41.

Choice C rationale

Candidiasis is a fungal infection that can be sexually transmitted, but it does not typically cause recurrent episodes of lesions that appear as vesicles surrounded by erythema41.

Choice D rationale

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection characterized by recurrent episodes of lesions that appear as vesicles surrounded by erythema41.

Choice A rationale

Interstitial cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, primarily causes chronic pain in the bladder and pelvis area.

Choice B rationale

Chronic kidney disease primarily affects the kidneys and does not directly cause urinary symptoms.

Choice C rationale

Benign prostatic hypertrophy, or an enlarged prostate, is a common cause of urinary problems in older men, including difficulty urinating and maintaining a urine stream, and experiencing bouts of incontinence.

Choice D rationale

Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra that causes pain and discomfort during urination, not difficulty maintaining a urine stream or incontinence.