Which urinary symptom is more typical for lower UTI than for upper UTI?
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Correct answer: Dysuria, urgency, and frequency
Lower urinary tract infections typically cause local bladder/urethral symptoms like dysuria, urgency, and frequency; systemic symptoms point to upper UTI.
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