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Which part of the urinary tract is affected in urethritis?
Which part of the urinary tract is affected in urethritis?
What are the common symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
What are the common symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
When is treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria indicated?
When is treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria indicated?
Which is the most important method for prevention and treatment of catheter-related bacteriuria or UTI?
Which is the most important method for prevention and treatment of catheter-related bacteriuria or UTI?
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Which microbe is the most common cause of UTIs in community patients?
Which microbe is the most common cause of UTIs in community patients?
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What is the interpretation of a quantitative urine culture result with a bacterial count of 10 CFU in the disc?
What is the interpretation of a quantitative urine culture result with a bacterial count of 10 CFU in the disc?
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Which of the following is NOT a location where inflammation can occur in the urinary tract during a UTI?
Which of the following is NOT a location where inflammation can occur in the urinary tract during a UTI?
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What is the main symptom of a lower urinary tract infection?
What is the main symptom of a lower urinary tract infection?
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What percentage of untreated lower urinary tract infections may progress to affect the kidneys, causing pyelonephritis?
What percentage of untreated lower urinary tract infections may progress to affect the kidneys, causing pyelonephritis?
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When is treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria indicated?
When is treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria indicated?
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What is the likely source of common bacteria causing UTIs?
What is the likely source of common bacteria causing UTIs?
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Which part of the urinary tract is affected in cystitis?
Which part of the urinary tract is affected in cystitis?
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What are the two main characteristics used in the laboratory diagnosis of UTIs?
What are the two main characteristics used in the laboratory diagnosis of UTIs?
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What is the purpose of inserting a catheter through the urethra to the bladder?
What is the purpose of inserting a catheter through the urethra to the bladder?
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What is the likely cause of bacteriuria in patients with long-term catheterization?
What is the likely cause of bacteriuria in patients with long-term catheterization?
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Where can significant bacteriuria and pyuria occur during a UTI?
Where can significant bacteriuria and pyuria occur during a UTI?
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Which of the following is the most common microbial cause/agent of UTIs in hospital patients?
Which of the following is the most common microbial cause/agent of UTIs in hospital patients?
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What is the main method for prevention and treatment of catheter-related bacteriuria or UTI?
What is the main method for prevention and treatment of catheter-related bacteriuria or UTI?
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Which of the following is NOT a common microbial cause/agent of UTIs?
Which of the following is NOT a common microbial cause/agent of UTIs?
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What is the interpretation of a quantitative urine culture result with a bacterial count of 100 CFU in the disc?
What is the interpretation of a quantitative urine culture result with a bacterial count of 100 CFU in the disc?
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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
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Which part of the urinary tract is affected in urethritis?
Which part of the urinary tract is affected in urethritis?
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When is treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria indicated?
When is treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria indicated?
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Which of the following is NOT a common microbial cause/agent of UTIs in community patients?
Which of the following is NOT a common microbial cause/agent of UTIs in community patients?
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What is the interpretation of a quantitative urine culture result with a bacterial count of 10 CFU in the disc?
What is the interpretation of a quantitative urine culture result with a bacterial count of 10 CFU in the disc?
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Which of the following is NOT a common microbial cause/agent of UTIs in hospital patients?
Which of the following is NOT a common microbial cause/agent of UTIs in hospital patients?
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