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What is the most common route of infection for urinary tract infections in females?
What is the most common route of infection for urinary tract infections in females?
- Descending
- Lymphatic
- Ascending (correct)
- Hematogenous
Which of the following is a risk factor for drug-resistant pathogens?
Which of the following is a risk factor for drug-resistant pathogens?
- No healthcare exposure
- Recent use of nitrofurantoin
- No prior history of urinary isolates
- Travel to regions with high prevalence of MDR gram-negatives (correct)
Which treatment regimen can be used for urinary tract infections if local resistance to TMP/SMX and Amox/Clav is 20%?
Which treatment regimen can be used for urinary tract infections if local resistance to TMP/SMX and Amox/Clav is 20%?
- Fosfomycin (correct)
- Amox/clav 875/125mg BID x5 days
- TMP/SMX 1DS tab BID x3 days
- Cipro 250mg BID x3 days
What is the term for a UTI that reappears after sterilization of the urine, with two types: reinfection and relapse?
What is the term for a UTI that reappears after sterilization of the urine, with two types: reinfection and relapse?
Which bacteria is most commonly associated with community-acquired UTIs?
Which bacteria is most commonly associated with community-acquired UTIs?
What is the term for a UTI that persists with significant bacteriuria at 48 hours, or low counts after more than 48 hours?
What is the term for a UTI that persists with significant bacteriuria at 48 hours, or low counts after more than 48 hours?
Which type of UTI is characterized by involvement of the bladder?
Which type of UTI is characterized by involvement of the bladder?
What is the consequence of untreated complicated UTIs?
What is the consequence of untreated complicated UTIs?
What are examples of predisposing abnormalities leading to complicated UTIs?
What are examples of predisposing abnormalities leading to complicated UTIs?
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