9 Questions
What is the most common route of infection for urinary tract infections in females?
Ascending
Which of the following is a risk factor for drug-resistant pathogens?
Travel to regions with high prevalence of MDR gram-negatives
Which treatment regimen can be used for urinary tract infections if local resistance to TMP/SMX and Amox/Clav is 20%?
Fosfomycin
What is the term for a UTI that reappears after sterilization of the urine, with two types: reinfection and relapse?
Recurrence
Which bacteria is most commonly associated with community-acquired UTIs?
Escherichia coli
What is the term for a UTI that persists with significant bacteriuria at 48 hours, or low counts after more than 48 hours?
Persistence
Which type of UTI is characterized by involvement of the bladder?
Cystitis
What is the consequence of untreated complicated UTIs?
Leads to bacteremia and recurrences
What are examples of predisposing abnormalities leading to complicated UTIs?
Abnormal urinary tract function or structure
Test your knowledge about drug resistant pathogens and the risk factors associated with them. Learn about the prevalence of MRSA/MSSA and different resistant organisms, as well as the routes of infection.
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