A patient complains of cloudy urine with foul odor and mild burning, no fever. It is likely which condition?
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Correct answer: Lower UTI
Cloudy, foul-smelling urine with dysuria but no systemic signs suggests a lower urinary tract infection (cystitis) rather than upper involvement.
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