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What is the most common cause of perinephric abscesses?
What is the most common cause of perinephric abscesses?
- E coli, Proteus species, and S aureus (correct)
- Actinomyces species
- Candida species
- Enterococci
What is the defining characteristic of Candida albicans?
What is the defining characteristic of Candida albicans?
- Antibiotic resistant
- Germ tube positive (correct)
- Germ tube negative
- Urinary catheter associated
What is a risk factor for candiduria?
What is a risk factor for candiduria?
- Vesicoureteral reflux
- Renal transplantation
- Proteus species infection
- Indwelling urinary catheters (correct)
What is the typical threshold for diagnosing candiduria?
What is the typical threshold for diagnosing candiduria?
In what percentage of infections are multiple microorganisms involved?
In what percentage of infections are multiple microorganisms involved?
What is a common complication of candiduria?
What is a common complication of candiduria?
What is the primary goal of removing the catheter in patients with fungal infections?
What is the primary goal of removing the catheter in patients with fungal infections?
What is the recommended duration of Cefepime therapy for second-line treatment?
What is the recommended duration of Cefepime therapy for second-line treatment?
What is the role of phenazopyridine in treating urinary tract infections?
What is the role of phenazopyridine in treating urinary tract infections?
What is the advantage of using fluconazole in treating fungal infections?
What is the advantage of using fluconazole in treating fungal infections?
Why should phenazopyridine be avoided for long-term use?
Why should phenazopyridine be avoided for long-term use?
What is the recommended course of action when switching from parenteral to oral therapy?
What is the recommended course of action when switching from parenteral to oral therapy?
What percentage of UTIs are associated with occult pyelonephritis?
What percentage of UTIs are associated with occult pyelonephritis?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of senile urethritis?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of senile urethritis?
What is the primary method of diagnosis for uncomplicated cystitis?
What is the primary method of diagnosis for uncomplicated cystitis?
Which of the following is a non-infectious cause of pyuria?
Which of the following is a non-infectious cause of pyuria?
What is the treatment for senile urethritis?
What is the treatment for senile urethritis?
What is a potential complication of UTIs in older women?
What is a potential complication of UTIs in older women?
