Medical Microbiology: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

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Which of the following is NOT a common route of urinary tract infection?

Hematogenous route through the bloodstream

Lymphatic route from adjacent organs

Ascending route from the urethra to the bladder and kidneys

Descending route from the kidneys to the bladder (correct)

Which of the following bacteria is NOT commonly associated with urinary tract infections?

Klebsiella

Streptococcus pyogenes (correct)

Escherichia coli

Proteus

Which of the following conditions is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for urinary tract infections?

Poor toilet habits (wiping back to front for women)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (correct)

Disorders that suppress the immune system (diabetes and cancer chemotherapy)

Large uterus in pregnant women

Which of the following statements about the urinary tract is correct?

The urethra is the only part of the urinary tract with resident bacteria (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pathogens is NOT mentioned as a common cause of urinary tract infections through the hematogenous (bloodstream) route?

Escherichia coli (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common bacterial pathogen responsible for urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Staphylococcus aureus (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about hospital-acquired urinary tract infections is correct?

They are most commonly associated with instrumentation (e.g., urinary catheterization, cystoscopy) in both sexes (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which specimen is typically collected for the diagnosis of urethritis?

Urethral discharge or swab (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following antibiotics is NOT typically used for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Vancomycin (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about urinary tract infections (UTIs) is NOT true?

UTIs can be caused by Gram-positive bacteria (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic class is NOT mentioned in the provided text for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Macrolides (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the transmission of UTIs is correct?

Bacteria from the digestive tract can migrate to the urinary tract and cause UTIs. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pathogens is the most common cause of UTIs?

Escherichia coli (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for UTIs?

Frequent exposure to ultraviolet radiation (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of UTI is considered more serious?

Upper urinary tract infections, such as pyelonephritis and ureteritis (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about UTIs is correct?

UTIs are the second most common type of infection in the body. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pathogens can also cause UTIs, in addition to E. coli?

Chlamydia and Mycoplasma (B) Signup and view all the answers

Medical Microbiology: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) - Part 1

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