Hematuria, Dysuria and Nocturia Flashcards
Uncomplicated UTI
Acute cystitis or pyelonephritis in a non-pregnant, normal anatomy, no instrumentation patient.
Complicated UTI
Any male, pregnant woman, or individual with renal failure, renal transplant, anatomic problem, catheter, or immunocompromised.
Definition of recurrent UTI
> 2 infections in 6m
>3 infections in 1y
Catheter-associated UTI (CA-UTI)
UTI within 48h post catheterization
RF for UTI
Female Sexual Activity Barrier/spermicide use Catheters DM
Pathogenesis of UTI
Uropathogenic bacteria from the colon, perineum, or vagina infect the urethra and ascend
Most common bacterial cause of UTI
E. Coli
Cystitis clinical presentation
Dysuria Urinary Frequency Urgency FUPA pain Hematuria
Pyelonephritis clinical presentation
Fever Flank pain CVA tenderness Fatigue N/V
AMS in older patients!!
Complications from UTI’s
Sepsis AKI Abscess formation Emphysematous Pyelonephritis Papillary necrosis
A patient shows irritative voiding symptoms but no evidence of infection. Ddx?
Interstitial Cystitis
Labs to run for diagnosis of UTI
Urinalysis with microscopy
Urine Dipstick
2 findings on Urine dipstick indicative of UTI
Leukocyte Esterase
Nitrites
3 drugs used for UTI’s
Nitrofurantoin
TMP-SMX
Fosfomycin
Recommendations to prevent UTIs
consider alternative contraception methods other than barriers or spermicides
Urinate after intercourse
Wipe front to back
avoid tight underwear