Are You UTI Savvy?

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Which of the following is the most common bacterial pathogen responsible for UTIs?

Klebsiella pneumoniae

Staphylococcus aureus

Escherichia coli (correct)

Streptococcus pneumoniae

What are the common symptoms of UTI in older children?

Dysuria and urinary frequency (correct)

Flank pain and nausea

Fever and irritability

Vomiting and diarrhea

What is the recommended treatment for uncomplicated UTIs?

Sulfonomides

Broad spectrum parenteral antibiotics

Nitrofurantoin (correct)

Antibiotic prophylaxis

When should infants with UTI be hospitalized?

When they are younger than 3 months of age Signup and view all the answers

What can result from scarring due to UTIs?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended testing for infants with UTIs?

Urine specimen Signup and view all the answers

When should antibiotic prophylaxis be considered for UTIs?

In children with recurrent UTIs Signup and view all the answers

When should referral to a pediatric urologist be made for febrile UTI?

When imaging is positive Signup and view all the answers

Which STI is most commonly reported in the US?

Chlamydia Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended testing method to detect gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) Signup and view all the answers

Which group has the highest rates of reported STIs in the US?

Blacks Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common complication of untreated gonorrhea in females?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Signup and view all the answers

Which STI is associated with higher mortality?

HPV Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred diagnostic testing method for syphilis?

Blood draw Signup and view all the answers

Which STI can cause sterility in both males and females?

Chlamydia Signup and view all the answers

Which STI is commonly diagnosed through direct culture from the site of infection?

Gonorrhea Signup and view all the answers

Which STI is associated with the highest prevalence in newborns?

Syphilis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common pathogen responsible for UTIs?

Staphylococcus saprophyticus Signup and view all the answers

Which population has higher rates of STDs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis?

Blacks Signup and view all the answers

What is the incidence of UTIs in women?

40% Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common route of infection for UTIs in women?

Ascending infection from the periurethral or perianal area Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended antibiotic therapy for uncomplicated UTIs in non-pregnant women 16 years and older?

Nitrofurantoin Signup and view all the answers

When should pregnant patients with lower UTIs in the first trimester be treated with antibiotics?

Cephalexin, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, and ampicillin Signup and view all the answers

What are the risk factors for children developing UTIs?

Constipation, anatomic abnormalities, dysfunctional voiding, immunosuppression Signup and view all the answers

What are the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections in the U.S.?

Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis Signup and view all the answers