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Which condition can lead to permanent kidney damage as a complication of an untreated UTI?
Which condition can lead to permanent kidney damage as a complication of an untreated UTI?
What is a possible cause of pyuria in the absence of bacteriuria and UTI?
What is a possible cause of pyuria in the absence of bacteriuria and UTI?
What autoimmune disease can lead to glomerulonephritis as a complication?
What autoimmune disease can lead to glomerulonephritis as a complication?
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for complicated UTIs?
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for complicated UTIs?
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When are cultures recommended in cases of suspected complicated UTIs?
When are cultures recommended in cases of suspected complicated UTIs?
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Which imaging modality is NOT typically used for evaluating the urinary tract?
Which imaging modality is NOT typically used for evaluating the urinary tract?
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Which bacteria is the most common cause of cystitis and pyelonephritis, accounting for 80% of cases?
Which bacteria is the most common cause of cystitis and pyelonephritis, accounting for 80% of cases?
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In hospitalized patients, which bacteria accounts for about 40% of cases of UTI?
In hospitalized patients, which bacteria accounts for about 40% of cases of UTI?
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Which gram-positive cocci is isolated in about 10% of bacterial UTIs?
Which gram-positive cocci is isolated in about 10% of bacterial UTIs?
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Which of the following is NOT a common bacterial pathogen causing UTIs according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a common bacterial pathogen causing UTIs according to the text?
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Among hospitalized patients, what percentage of cases do gram-negative species like Klebsiella, Proteus, and Pseudomonas account for?
Among hospitalized patients, what percentage of cases do gram-negative species like Klebsiella, Proteus, and Pseudomonas account for?
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Which pathogen causing UTI falls under the 'Other pathogens that might cause UTI' category in the text?
Which pathogen causing UTI falls under the 'Other pathogens that might cause UTI' category in the text?
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What is the main difference between UPEC pathogenesis and the cause of acute glomerulonephritis?
What is the main difference between UPEC pathogenesis and the cause of acute glomerulonephritis?
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Which statement best describes the pathogenesis of UTIs caused by Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC)?
Which statement best describes the pathogenesis of UTIs caused by Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC)?
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What distinguishes the pathogenesis of complicated UTIs from uncomplicated UTIs?
What distinguishes the pathogenesis of complicated UTIs from uncomplicated UTIs?
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Which autoimmune disease can lead to the development of acute glomerulonephritis?
Which autoimmune disease can lead to the development of acute glomerulonephritis?
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What is the main mechanism through which acute glomerulonephritis occurs?
What is the main mechanism through which acute glomerulonephritis occurs?
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What distinguishes the growth pattern of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) from that of bacteria causing acute glomerulonephritis?
What distinguishes the growth pattern of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) from that of bacteria causing acute glomerulonephritis?
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