The patient's urine cultures tested positive for Escherichia coli (E.coli) following urinary catheterization.Which term describes this type of infection?

A) Protozoan
B) Endogenous
C) Diagnostic
D) Bactericidal

Escherichia Coli

A common bacterium found in the intestines of humans and animals, some strains of which can cause food poisoning.

Endogenous

Originating from within an organism, tissue, or cell.

Bactericidal

Describes agents that kill bacteria directly, as opposed to bacteriostatic agents which inhibit bacterial growth.