16 Questions
What is the significance of gram-negative rods in the urine?
They usually indicate a urinary tract infection
What does bacteriuria denote?
The presence of bacteria in urine not due to contamination
What does pyuria indicate?
The presence of pus in urine
What does the term 'sterile pyuria' refer to?
Urine containing pus cells while appearing sterile by standard culturing techniques
Which method is used for the laboratory diagnosis of C. trachomatis?
Cell culture
Why do urinary tract infections occur more commonly in women than men?
Women have a weaker urinary system defense compared to men
What count is considered as significant bacteriuria?
$100,000$ organisms / ml
What is the recommended transportation condition for urine samples?
Kept refrigerated at 4°C for 24 hours maximally
Which bacterium infects the urethral or cervical cells and may be transmitted from mother to baby at delivery?
Chlamydia trachomatis
What is the causative organism of gonorrhoea?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Which test is done for the isolated organism in urinary tract infections?
Antibiotic sensitivity test
Which organism can cause urinary tract infections according to the text?
Pseudomonas sp
What are the recommended antibiotics for the treatment of C. trachomatis?
Tetracycline, erythromycin or azithromycin
What is the interpretation of bacterial count in urine samples indicating less than 10,000 cfu/ml?
<10,000 cfu/ml indicates contamination
What method is used for collecting urine in babies?
Clean –Catch urine collection using sterile self adhesive bags
'The morphology and biochemical reactions identify the colonies' - This statement relates to which process mentioned in the text?
Cultures done on Blood agar MacConkey agar and CLED
Explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment of urinary tract infections with this informative quiz. Understand how bacteria can enter the urinary tract and lead to infections, and learn about the body's defenses against such invaders. Test your knowledge of this common health issue.
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