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What is the commonest pathogenic organism isolated in UTIs?
What is the commonest pathogenic organism isolated in UTIs?
Which type of media is commonly used in laboratories for the detection of urinary tract infections?
Which type of media is commonly used in laboratories for the detection of urinary tract infections?
What concentration of colony forming units (CFU) per milliliter is typically required to confirm a UTI in adult women?
What concentration of colony forming units (CFU) per milliliter is typically required to confirm a UTI in adult women?
What is the most common pathogen causing urinary tract infections in adults?
What is the most common pathogen causing urinary tract infections in adults?
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For clean catch samples in adults, what level of CFU/milliliter usually indicates infection?
For clean catch samples in adults, what level of CFU/milliliter usually indicates infection?
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Which statement about chromogenic culture media is true?
Which statement about chromogenic culture media is true?
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In men, what level of pathogen growth per milliliter of urine is considered a sign of urinary tract infection?
In men, what level of pathogen growth per milliliter of urine is considered a sign of urinary tract infection?
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In the management of urinary tract infections, what is the primary action of nitrofurantoin?
In the management of urinary tract infections, what is the primary action of nitrofurantoin?
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What factor is NOT mentioned as bearing significant risk for recurrent UTIs?
What factor is NOT mentioned as bearing significant risk for recurrent UTIs?
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Which age group is most affected by the burden of urinary tract infections?
Which age group is most affected by the burden of urinary tract infections?
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What is the typical range of bacterial growth required to confirm a UTI according to laboratory guidelines?
What is the typical range of bacterial growth required to confirm a UTI according to laboratory guidelines?
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What is a concerning consequence of recurrent urinary tract infections if left untreated?
What is a concerning consequence of recurrent urinary tract infections if left untreated?
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What is the chromogenic culture media used for?
What is the chromogenic culture media used for?
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Which of the following is NOT discussed in the text as a treatment option for urinary tract infections?
Which of the following is NOT discussed in the text as a treatment option for urinary tract infections?
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What characterizes the burden of urinary tract infections according to the text?
What characterizes the burden of urinary tract infections according to the text?
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Which of the following factors was NOT associated with an increased risk of urinary tract infections according to a study mentioned in the text?
Which of the following factors was NOT associated with an increased risk of urinary tract infections according to a study mentioned in the text?
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In terms of epidemiology, what is emphasized in relation to urinary tract infections?
In terms of epidemiology, what is emphasized in relation to urinary tract infections?
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What is a primary limitation of urine dipstick testing mentioned in the text?
What is a primary limitation of urine dipstick testing mentioned in the text?
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