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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 7-year-old girl is brought to the physician with complaints of recurrent episodes of dysuria for the past few months. Her parents reported 4 to 5 similar episodes in the last year. They also note that she has had several urinary tract infections throughout her childhood. She has no other medical problems and takes no medications. Her temperature is 38.6ºC (101.4°F), pulse is 88/min, and respiratory rate is 20/min. On physical examination, suprapubic tenderness is noted. On ultrasonography, hydronephrosis and scarring are present. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
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Voiding cystourethrogram