Renal Approach to hematuria, dysuria, and nocturia Flashcards
upper DDx of Hematuria
Renal malignancy Renal cysts Urinary stones Glomerulonephritis UTI -pyelonephritis -Cystitis
lower DDx of hematuria
Bladder cancer Bladder stone Hemorrhagic cystitis (cyclosphamide) BPH Prostate cancer Urethritis Urethral trauma (urinary cather)
what is an uncomplicated UTI
acute cystitis or pyelonephritis in a non pregnant outpatient woman without any anatomic abnormalities or urinary instrumentation
what are complicated UTI and some examples
UTIs that are associated with factors increasing colonization and decreasing efficacy of therapy
- Pregnancy
- Urinary retention or obstruction
- renal failure
- renal transplant
- Males
- Anatomic abnormalities
- Urinary catheter or urinary instrumentation
- immunocomprimised
Some references include all pyelonephritis cases
what is definition of recurrent UTI
> 2 infections in six months or >3 infections in one year
what is the definition pf asymptomatic bacteriuria
Bacteriuria present on urine culture but no clinical UTI symptoms present in patient
what is definition of Catheter-associated UTI (CA-UTI)
UTI associated with placement of urinary catheter or within 48 hours of removal
what are the major risk factors for UTIs
Female sex Hx of UTI Sexual activity Condom/diaphragm/spermicide use Vaginal infection Indwelling urinary catheters DM Obesity Immunosuppression Urinary tract abnormalities
what is the pathogenesis of UTIs
Uropathogenic bacteria colonizing the GI tract, perineium, or vagina inoculate the urethra and ascend into the bladder
Common UTI pathogens
Gram Negative:
- E Coli
- Klebsiella pneumonia
- Proteus mirabillis
- pseudomonas aeruginosa
Gram Positive:
- Enterococcus species
- Staphylococcus saprophyticus
- Group B streptococcus
Classic presentation of cystitis
Dysuria
Urinary frequency
Urinary urgency
suprapubic abdominal pain
gross or microscopic hematuria
Classic presentation of Pyelonephritis
Fever/chills/rigors Flank pain CVA tenderness on exam Fatigue Nausea/vomitting and anorexia
what is a common presentation of UTI in older adults
Altered mental status
what are some complications of UTIs
Sepsis and septic shock AKI Perinephric abscess Emphysematous pyelonephritis Papillary necrosis
what are the diagnostic tools of UTIs
Urine dipstick
- Leukocyte esterase
- Nitrates
- Blood
- color is cloudy
Urinalysis with urine microscopy
- Hematuria
- pyuria
- WBC cast
- Bacteria present
Urine culture with sensitivities
what is seen on Urine culture with sensitivities to know a true UTI
True UTI have > 10,000 CFU (colony forming units/ml)