Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Diagnosis and Treatment
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What type of UTI is characterized by the presence of bacteria in the urine without symptoms?

  • Acute uncomplicated cystitis
  • Complicated UTI
  • Symptomatic abacteriuria
  • Asymptomatic bacteriuria (correct)

    • Which of the following is a type of complicated UTI?

  • Recurrent infections
  • Prostatitis (correct)
  • Acute pyelonephritis
  • Symptomatic abacteriuria

    • What is the recommended treatment for acute uncomplicated cystitis caused by E. coli?

  • Amoxicillin-clavulanate x 7 days
  • Nitrofurantion x 5 days
  • Cephalosporin x 7 days
  • TMP-SMX x 3 days (correct)

    • What is the recommended treatment duration for acute pyelonephritis?

    <p>14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is recommended for empirical treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis caused by Gram-positive bacteria?

    <p>Amoxicillin-clavulanate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of categorizing UTIs?

    <p>To determine the best antimicrobial treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary basis for selecting an antimicrobial agent for the treatment of UTI?

    <p>The severity of the presenting signs and symptoms, the site of infection, and whether the infection is complicated or uncomplicated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the desired outcome of UTI treatment?

    <p>To eradicate the invading organism(s) and prevent recurrence of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal characteristic of an antimicrobial agent for UTI treatment?

    <p>It should be well tolerated, well absorbed, and achieve high urinary concentrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a diagnostic test that may be used in the evaluation of UTI?

    <p>Cystoscopy or IV pyelography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a diagnostic criterion for UTI?

    <p>Leukocytosis and bacteria detectable in Gram-stained unspun urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of UTI?

    <p>Dysuria and frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary indication of tissue invasion in urinary tract infections?

    <p>Prostatitis, pyelonephritis, and renal suppuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method for diagnosing UTIs from a microbiologic perspective?

    <p>Growth of ≥10^5 organisms per milliliter from a properly collected midstream 'clean-catch' urine sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common causative agent of UTIs?

    <p>Escherichia coli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which population is asymptomatic bacteriuria most common?

    <p>Elderly men and women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary epidemiological factor associated with the development of UTIs in women?

    <p>Onset of sexual activity in adolescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between catheter-associated and non-catheter-associated UTIs?

    <p>Mode of infection acquisition</p> Signup and view all the answers

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