Describe the etiology, infectious agents, manifestations, and complications of urinary tract infections (acute cystitis) Flashcards
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Etiology
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sudden inflammation of the bladder (most of the time it being bacterial).
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Infectious agents
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E. Coli and Staphylococcus saprophyticus
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Manifestations
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· Frequency
· Dysuria- painful urination
· Urgency
· Hematuria, cloudy urine, foul odor
· Urine residual- urine left in the bladder
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Complications
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if bladder infections are not treated, bacteria may go from bladder to kidneys and cause kidney damage
