Urine Culture and Bacteriuria Guidelines

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What CFU/ml level indicates significant bacteriuria in adults with a complicated UTI?

  • ≥ 103 CFU/ml
  • ≥ 102 CFU/ml
  • ≥ 105 CFU/ml (correct)
  • ≥ 104 CFU/ml

Which method of urine collection requires a lower CFU/ml threshold for contamination in adults?

  • Suprapubic bladder puncture
  • Midstream sample
  • Cather-collected urine
  • Invasive methods (correct)

What is the CFU/ml threshold for a catheter-collected urine sample indicating a UTI without symptoms in adults?

  • ≥ 106 CFU/ml
  • ≥ 105 CFU/ml (correct)
  • ≥ 104 CFU/ml
  • ≥ 103 CFU/ml

In children aged 2-24 months, what additional condition is required for a midstream urine sample to indicate significant bacteriuria?

<p>Presence of pyuria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significant bacteriuria threshold for lower UTIs with symptoms in men and women?

<p>≥ 103 CFU/ml (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Contamination of urine sample (non-invasive methods)

Less than 103 colony-forming units (CFU) per milliliter of urine.

Contamination of urine sample (invasive methods)

Less than 102 colony-forming units (CFU) per milliliter of urine.

Significant bacteriuria (complicated UTIs)

Greater than or equal to 105 CFU/ml urine for complicated UTIs in adults.

Significant bacteriuria (upper UTIs)

Greater than or equal to 104 CFU/ml urine for upper UTIs with symptoms in adults.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Significant bacteriuria (lower UTIs)

Greater than or equal to 103 CFU/ml urine for lower UTIs with symptoms in adults.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Study Notes

Urine Culture - Contamination

  • Non-invasive specimen collection: Less than 103 CFU/ml
  • Invasive specimen collection: Less than 102 CFU/ml

Urine Culture - Significant Bacteriuria (Adults)

  • Midstream Urine:
    • Complicated UTI: Greater than or equal to 105 CFU/ml
    • Recurrent UTI (women): Greater than or equal to 105 CFU/ml
    • Upper UTI with symptoms (no complications): Greater than or equal to 104 CFU/ml
    • Lower UTI with symptoms (men and women): Greater than or equal to 103 CFU/ml

Urine Culture - Significant Bacteriuria (Catheter-Collected Urine - Adults)

  • UTI with symptoms: Greater than or equal to 103 CFU/ml
  • UTI without symptoms: Greater than or equal to 105 CFU/ml

Urine Culture - Significant Bacteriuria (Children)

  • Catheter or suprapubic bladder puncture: Greater than or equal to 5 x 104 CFU/ml
  • Catheter or suprapubic bladder puncture AND pyuria in children 2-24 months old: Greater than or equal to 5 x 104 CFU/ml
  • Midstream sample AND symptoms of UTI: Greater than or equal to 105 CFU/ml

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

Related Documents

UTI - Prepare for Tutorials PDF

More Like This

Urine Culture and ASBU Interpretation
13 questions
C.L.E.D Agar for Urine Culture
10 questions
Urine Culture Contamination and Bacteriuria
6 questions
Urocultivo e Infecciones Urinarias
48 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser