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Which of the following defines a significant urinary tract infection based on a mid-stream urine sample?
Which of the following defines a significant urinary tract infection based on a mid-stream urine sample?
Which of the following is NOT considered a typical risk factor for developing urinary tract infections?
Which of the following is NOT considered a typical risk factor for developing urinary tract infections?
Which of the following is the most common causative organism in urinary tract infections?
Which of the following is the most common causative organism in urinary tract infections?
Prostatitis is classified as which type of UTI with respect to its location?
Prostatitis is classified as which type of UTI with respect to its location?
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What is a key differentiating factor between a complicated and uncomplicated UTI?
What is a key differentiating factor between a complicated and uncomplicated UTI?
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Which antibiotic is typically preferred for treating a UTI in a male patient when there is coexisting epididymitis or prostatitis?
Which antibiotic is typically preferred for treating a UTI in a male patient when there is coexisting epididymitis or prostatitis?
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Which of the following clinical features is most indicative of pyelonephritis, rather than cystitis or urethritis?
Which of the following clinical features is most indicative of pyelonephritis, rather than cystitis or urethritis?
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A sudden fever, flank pain, haematuria and altered mental status in a catheterised patient most likely indicate:
A sudden fever, flank pain, haematuria and altered mental status in a catheterised patient most likely indicate:
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Which of the following is NOT a typical finding during a dipstick urine analysis for a UTI?
Which of the following is NOT a typical finding during a dipstick urine analysis for a UTI?
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Which imaging technique is specifically mentioned as helpful for visualizing the urethra and urinary bladder during urination?
Which imaging technique is specifically mentioned as helpful for visualizing the urethra and urinary bladder during urination?
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In addition to antibiotics, which of the following is used as an alkalinizer to help relieve dysuria?
In addition to antibiotics, which of the following is used as an alkalinizer to help relieve dysuria?
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What is the typical duration of antibiotic treatment for a mild UTI?
What is the typical duration of antibiotic treatment for a mild UTI?
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Which of the following is NOT typically considered a prophylactic measure for someone who gets recurrent UTIs?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a prophylactic measure for someone who gets recurrent UTIs?
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Study Notes
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- UTIs are infections in any part of the urinary system, including kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
- A significant sign is 100,000 organisms per milliliter of mid-stream urine.
- Women are at a higher risk of UTIs than men.
- Women are more prone to cystitis and pyelonephritis, while men are more prone to urethritis and prostatitis.
Risk Factors
- Female: Short urethra, Urethral damage (e.g., from sexual trauma), and Immunodeficiency states. Diabetes also increase the risk of UTIs in women.
- General: Abnormal urine drainage (residual urine), renal calculi, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), pelviureteric junction obstruction, Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), instrumentation, uterine prolapse, and neurologic bladder problems.
- Pregnancy: Increases UTI risk.
Causative Organisms
- Primarily ascending infections.
- Gram-negative bacteria, particularly E. coli (about 75%), are common causes. Other gram-negative organisms (Klebsiella, Proteus, and Pseudomonas) are also implicated.
- Gram-positive bacteria (Streptococci and Staphylococci) can also cause UTIs.
UTI Types
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Location:
- Upper UTI: Pyelonephritis (kidney infection), Ureteritis (ureter infection).
- Lower UTI: Cystitis (bladder infection), Prostatitis (prostate infection), Urethritis (urethra infection).
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Nature of the disease:
- Complicated UTI: Underlying factors predisposing to ascending bacterial infections (e.g., recurrent UTI in patient with BPH).
- Uncomplicated UTI: Occurs without underlying abnormalities or impairments in urine flow (UTI in a young adult).
- Pregnancy: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (no symptoms) and symptomatic bacteriuria need treatment. Amoxicillin is a suitable antibiotic choice.
- Male: Often due to structural or functional anomalies. Antibiotics are selected based on the affected organ (e.g., epididymitis, prostate). Ciprofloxacin is a common choice
- Catheterized patients: Sudden fever, flank pain, hematuria (blood in urine), mental status changes, are indicative of infection in people with urinary catheters.
Clinical Features
- Urethritis: Dysuria (painful urination), strangury (straining to urinate).
- Cystitis: Hematuria (blood in urine), pyuria (pus in urine), dysuria, frequency (urination more often), low abdominal pain, back pain, smelly cloudy urine.
- Pyelonephritis: Fever (with or without chills), upper back pain, nausea, vomiting.
Complications
- Recurrent infections
- Renal damage
- Risk of preterm labor and low birth weight (LBW) in pregnancy.
- Sepsis
- Urethral stricture(s) in males
Diagnosis
- Urine sample (clean, mid-stream): Dipstick test for albumin, white blood cells (WBCs), nitrites, Microscopes for WBCs, pus cells and red blood cells (RBCs), Cultures (to identify bacteria).
- Imaging: X-ray KUB (kidney, ureters, bladder), ultrasound, CT scan, voiding cystourethrography.
- Cystoscopy: Visualization of the urethra and bladder.
- Renal function test: To assess kidney function.
Management
- Antibiotics (oral or intravenous): Course depends on the severity and type of infection. (e.g., Ciprofloxacin, Amoxicillin, Norfloxacin, Cephalosporins)
- Alkalinizer: potassium citrate mixtures, increases the urine's pH, relieves pain in urination.
- Pain relief: Bladder Relaxants (Flavoxate).
- Hospitalization depending on the severity of the illness.
Prophylactic Measures
- Plenty of fluids
- Frequent bladder emptying
- Double Voiding (before and after intercourse)
- Applying 0.5% cetrimide cream to the preurethral area before intercourse in females.
- Antibiotic prophylaxis (preventative antibiotic use)
- Estrogen creams (for postmenopausal women).
UTIs in Dialysis Patients
- UTIs increase the risk of complications in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Factors affecting treatment: compromised immune system , inability to completely empty bladder, and chronic comorbidities.
- High-range antibiotics (e.g. vancomycin, ertapenem) are often required.
- Antibiotics are typically given 30 minutes before or after dialysis.
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This quiz provides an overview of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), their signs, risk factors, and causative organisms. It highlights the differences in susceptibility between genders and the typical pathogens involved, especially E. coli. Test your understanding of the urinary system and the factors affecting UTI prevalence.
