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What is the definition of sterile pyuria?
What is the definition of sterile pyuria?
- Presence of bacteria in the urine without infecting microorganism
- Presence of pus in the urine without infecting microorganism (correct)
- Presence of blood in the urine without infecting microorganism
- Presence of protein in the urine without infecting microorganism
What is considered clinically as a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
What is considered clinically as a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
- Pus cells less than 5 in high power field
- Presence of protein in the urine
- Pus cells greater than 10 in high power field (correct)
- Presence of bacteria in the urine
Which factor predisposes individuals to UTI?
Which factor predisposes individuals to UTI?
- Lung infection
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes mellitus (DM) (correct)
- Low cholesterol levels
What is the most common causative organism of UTI?
What is the most common causative organism of UTI?
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What are the clinical presentations of lower UTI?
What are the clinical presentations of lower UTI?
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Sterile pyuria is defined as the presence of white blood cells in the urine without any bacterial growth.
Clinical Definition of UTI
- Clinically, a urinary tract infection (UTI) is considered when a patient has ≥10^5 colony-forming units (CFU) of bacteria per milliliter of urine.
Predisposing Factors
- Factors that predispose individuals to UTI include obstructed urinary tract, neurogenic bladder, and presence of urinary catheters.
Causative Organisms
- The most common causative organism of UTI is Escherichia coli (E. coli), accounting for approximately 80-90% of cases.
Clinical Presentations of Lower UTI
- The clinical presentations of lower UTI include dysuria, urinary frequency, and suprapubic pain.
- additional symptoms may include hematuria, urgency, and incontinence.
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