Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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Kelly is a 36-year-old female who has a history of type 2 diabetes, several respiratory infections as a child, and two full-term pregnancies (5 and 7 years ago). Two days ago, she began feeling a burning sensation when urinating. Her pain is progressively getting worse. Kelly assumes that she has a urinary tract infection (UTI) and makes an appointment at her primary clinic to seek relief.
Aside from being female, which other risk factor is mentioned in Kelly’s history?
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