Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary Tract Flashcards
What happens between the microorganisms and the Genitourinary Tract
Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary Tract
The substances
The Genitourinary Tract, Its Defenses, and Normal Biota
Removing the substances
Urinary Tract
Reproduction as its major function
Genital System
Kidneys
Bladder
Two Main Parts
Ureters
Urethra
Two Accessory Organs
Produce sperm cells and hormones
Testes
Leads out the Testes
Epididymis
Terminates the ejaculatory duct
Vas Deferens
Walnut-shaped structure
Prostate Gland
Housed cylindrical organ
Penis
Uterine tubes
Fallopian Tubes
Fertilize eggs
Ovaries
Exit tubes
Vagina
Common site of the infection
Cervix
Flushing action
Defense Mechanism
Flow of the urine
Desquamation
Acidic
Urine
Lysozyme
Lactoferin
Antibacterial Proteins
Secretory IgA
Primary Enzyme
In GU Tract
Normal Biota in Genitourinary Tract
Prevotella
Veillonella
Gardenella
Normal Biota in Bacteria
Lactobacillus
Streptococcus
Normal Biota in Disease
The relations
Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Urinary Tract
Infection of the Urinary Tract
Urinary Tract Infections
Community-acquired UTI
Escherichia Coli
Inflammation of the Bladder
Cystitis
Inflammation of the Kidneys
Pyelonephritis
Escherichia Coli
Staphylococcus Saprophyticus
Enterococcus
CAUTIs
Escherichia Coli
Causative Agent of Escherichia Coli
Adhesins
Motility
Pathogenesis and Virulence Factors of Escherichia Coli
Opportunism
90%
Transmission and Epidemiology of Escherichia Coli
Hygiene Practices
Nitrofurantoin
Prevention and Treatment of Escherichia Coli
Bound reference
Staphylococcus Saprophyticus
Staphylococcus Saprophyticus
Causative Agent of Staphylococcus Saprophyticus
Opportunism
Transmission and Epidemiology of Staphylococcus Saprophyticus
Hygiene Practices
Nitrofurantoin
Prevention and Treatment of Staphylococcus Saprophyticus
Compound reference
Enterococcus
Enterococcus
Causative Agent of Enterococcus
Opportunism
Transmission and Epidemiology of Enterococcus
Hygiene Practices
Nitrofurantoin
Prevention and Treatment of Enterococcus
Zoonosis associated
Leptospirosis
Pathogens in blood and CSF
Leptospirosis Phase
Pathogens in major organs
Immune Phase
Leptospira Interrogans
Causative Agent of Leptospirosis
Adhesins
Invasion Proteins
Pathogenesis and Virulence Factors of Leptospirosis
Soil Vehicle
Water Vehicle
80%
Transmission and Epidemiology of Leptospirosis
Slide Agglutination Test
Culture / Diagnosis of Leptospirosis