Infections - Lecture 2 Flashcards
Common core system infections that affect
The RENAL system
UTIS (lower and upper)
Common core system infections that affect
The RESPIRATORY system
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Influenza (viral)
Common core system infections that affect
The CARDIOVASCULAR system
Infective endocarditis (bacterial)
Common core system infections that affect
The IMMUNE SYSTEM
HIV
Common core system infections that affect
The REPRODUCTIVE system
Bacterial vaginosis
STIS
Vaginal Candidiasis (fungal)
Common core system infections that affect
The EAR/EYE/NOSE/THROAT system
Conjunctivitis
Otitis
Pharyngitis
Tonsillitis
Common core system infections that affect
The SKIN/DERMATOLOGY system
Folliculitis
Impetigo
Cellulitis
Common core system infections that affect
The MUSCOSKELETAL system
Surgical site infections
Osteomyelitis
Pyomyositis
Septic
Common core system infections that affect
The CNS system
Meningitis (not common, bacterial vs other causes)
Why are females more likely to get UTIS?
Because the urethra is much more closer to the anal tract and therefore it’s easier to spread infections.
In females the urethra is much shorter compared to the males
What are the causes of uncomplicated UTIS?
Commonly bacteria (usually E. coli from the GI tract) in bladder or urethra
What are the risk factors for uncomplicated UTIS?
- Female
- Pregnancy
- Sexual activity
- Post-menopausal
- Predisposition
- Diabetes
What are the symptoms of UTIS?
- Dysuria - burning when peeing
- Increased urgency
- Lower abdominal discomfort
- Pelvic/back pain
- Cloudy/bloody urine
- Strong smelling urine
- Sometimes fever
Sometimes symptoms confused with Trush
What are the possible treatments for uncomplicated UTIS?
1st line treatment:
Short course of Nitrofurantoin or
Trimethoprim (3 days)
Nitrofurantoin has more side effects but there is more resistance to Trimethoprim
Which of the following respiratory infections are not viral?
Sinusitis Tonsillitis Pneumonia Laryngitis Bronchiolitis
Pneumonia
The rest are viral infections that are self limiting
