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a. A strong urge to pee often
Correct!
Incorrect.
b. Strong-smelling urine
Incorrect. The smell or colour of urine alone doesn’t mean you have a urinary tract infection. It may mean that you are dehydrated.
c. A bad headache
d. Pain in your belly or back
e. A burning feeling when you pee
It’s important to get help from your healthcare provider as soon as you notice symptoms if you have a urinary tract infection. See the whole list of symptoms here, Section 8: Urinary Tract Infections.