Common Infections in Core Systems

Question 1

Lower UTI (uncomplicated)

Answer 1

Caused by: E.coli form GI in bladder/ urethra
Risk: Female, Sexual activity, pregnancy
Symptoms: Dysuria, Abdominal discomfort, Pelvic pain, Cloudy/bloody/smelly urine
Treatment: (women, not pregnart) nitrofurantoin 100mg(MR) BD 3 days (7 days in Men/Pregnart), Trimethoprim 200mg = (risk of resistance)

Question 2

Pneumonia

Answer 2

Cause: Commonly Strep. pneumoniae
Symptoms: Cough, BD, fever, chest pain
Treatment: CA, amoxicillin, HA, IV antibiotics e.g.

Question 3

Infective Endocarditis

Answer 3

Cause: S. aureus or strep. Rare (heart valve replacement/damage)
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