UTIs Prevalence Disparity Between Genders
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UTIs Prevalence Disparity Between Genders

Learn about the significant difference in UTI prevalence between women and men in the age group of 20 to 50 years, with women being about 50 times more likely to experience UTIs.

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What is the approximate difference in UTI frequency between women and men aged 20-50 years?

50-fold

Which age range is most affected by UTIs in women?

20-50 years

What is the comparative frequency of UTIs in women compared to men in the 20-50 year age group?

Women have significantly more UTIs

What can be inferred about the frequency of UTIs in men aged 20-50 years?

<p>They are relatively rare</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the 50-fold difference in UTI frequency?

<p>Women are more likely to develop UTIs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is typically part of the regimen for UTI treatment?

<p>Ceftriaxone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended route of administration for azithromycin in the UTI regimen described?

<p>Oral</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the UTI treatment regimen, what dosage of doxycycline is typically taken daily?

<p>100 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a combination therapy of ceftriaxone and azithromycin or doxycycline in UTI treatment?

<p>To target different pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following antibiotics is NOT typically part of the described UTI treatment regimen?

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

What percentage of bacterial UTIs are caused by Gram-positive bacteria?

<p>5-10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bacteria are NOT typically associated with UTIs?

<p>Streptococcus pneumoniae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Gram-positive bacterium that causes 5-10% of bacterial UTIs?

<p>Staphylococcus saprophyticus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of Gram-negative bacterium?

<p>Staphylococcus saprophyticus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the bacterium that is often isolated along with Klebsiella?

<p>Proteus mirabilis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible complication of recurrent urethritis in men?

<p>Urethral narrowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection?

<p>Sepsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can occur if an infection works its way up the urinary tract?

<p>Kidney infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for a collection of pus around the kidney?

<p>Perinephric collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of urethritis was commonly seen in the past?

<p>Gonococcal urethritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first-line treatment for uncomplicated cystitis?

<p>Nitrofurantoin 100 mg po bid for 3 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is nitrofurantoin contraindicated for uncomplicated cystitis?

<p>Creatinine clearance is &lt; 60 mL/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is a 2nd option for treating acute pyelonephritis?

<p>Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) 160/800 mg po bid for 14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions is outpatient treatment with oral antibiotics for acute pyelonephritis possible?

<p>Patients with factors suggesting complicated UTI</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the management of acute pyelonephritis, what is a key consideration for outpatient treatment?

<p>Evidence of volume depletion or septicemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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