microbiology of UTI

Question 1

what is the treatment for female lower UTI?

Answer 1

Trimethoprim or nitrofurantoin orally (3 days)

Question 2

what is the treatment of uncatheterised male UTI?

Answer 2

Trimethoprim or nitrofurantoin orally (7 days)

Question 3

what is the treatment for complicated UTI or pyelonephritis in the GP?

Answer 3

Co-amoxiclav or co-trimoxazole (14 days)

Question 4

what is the treatment for complicated UTI or pyelonephritis in the hospital?

Answer 4

Amoxicillin and gentamicin IV for 3 days (cotrimoxazole and gentamicin if penicillin allergy), stepdown as guided by antibiotic sensitivities

Question 5

what is the name for a lower UTI confined to the bladder?

Answer 5

cystitis

Question 6

what is the name for an upper UTI with infection involving the ureters and potentially the kidneys?

Answer 6

pyelonephritis

Question 7

what are the complications in a complicated UTI?

Answer 7

systemic sepsis
or
urinary structural abnormality /stones