Cystitis Flashcards

1
Q

What is it?

A

UTI of bladder

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2
Q

What is the most common causative organism?

A

E. coli

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3
Q

Give 3 RF

A

Female
Urinary obstruction = urinary stasis
Bladder stones
Poor bladder emptying

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4
Q

How does it present?

A
Dysuria
Frequency 
Urgency
Suprapubic pain 
Haematuria
Offensive, cloudy urine
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5
Q

How is it IX?

What is the gold standard?**

A

Urinalysis - dipstick

  • Nitrites + leucocytes
  • Blood

MCS of MSU**

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6
Q

How is it MX?

What abx dose, route, frequency and for how long?

A

Drink a lot of fluids >2L/day

Trimethoprim
Oral 200mg BD
3d course - women
7d course - men

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