Cystitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
UTI of bladder
2
Q
What is the most common causative organism?
A
E. coli
3
Q
Give 3 RF
A
Female
Urinary obstruction = urinary stasis
Bladder stones
Poor bladder emptying
4
Q
How does it present?
A
Dysuria Frequency Urgency Suprapubic pain Haematuria Offensive, cloudy urine
5
Q
How is it IX?
What is the gold standard?**
A
Urinalysis - dipstick
- Nitrites + leucocytes
- Blood
MCS of MSU**
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