Chapter 4: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Question 1

Where does Urinary Tract Infections usually begin?

Answer 1

In the bladder but can affect all parts of the urinary tract.

Question 2

Is Urine usually sterile and free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi?

Answer 2

Yes.

Question 3

Does Urine contain fluids, salts and waste products?

Answer 3

Yes.

Question 4

How does an Urinary infection can occur?

Answer 4

When bacteria cling to the opening of the urethra and begin to multiply, causing an infection.

Question 5

What is the bacterium most often associated with UTI?

Answer 5

E. coli, a bacterium from the digestive tract.

Question 6

How does E. coli gets into the bladder?

Answer 6

Is transferred from the anus through the urethra into the bladder.

Question 7

what are the main symptoms of the common Urinary infections?

Answer 7

Burning, frequency and urgency of urination, Hematuria and pain in the lower abdomen can also occur.

Question 8

What is the treatment used to treat Urinary infection?

Answer 8

Oral antibiotics.

Question 9

What is the major defense against UTIs?

Answer 9

Complete emptying of the bladder during urination.