Urinary (BacT 2) Flashcards
What family does Corynebacterium belong to?
Corynebacteriaceae
What is a common species of Escherichia that causes infections?
Escherichia coli
What type of bacteria are Staphylococcus spp. classified as?
Gram positive cocci
What is the primary pathogenic mechanism of Corynebacterium renale?
Ascending infections leading to pyelonephritis
What clinical sign is associated with Corynebacterium infections in cattle?
Balanoposthitis
Fill in the blank: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a _______ pathogen.
Gram negative anaerobe
What is the most common cause of prostatitis?
E. coli
True or False: Ascending infections are more common than descending infections in urinary tract infections.
True
What is a common treatment for infections caused by Pseudomonas?
Fluoroquinolones
What is the role of urease in urinary infections?
Contributes to pathogenesis and increases urinary pH
What are the natural host defenses against urinary tract infections?
*Longer urethra
*Chemical composition of healthy urine
*Flushing action of urination
*Antimicrobial peptides
What is a common clinical sign of urinary tract infections in small animals?
Increased frequency of urination
What is the effect of chronic urinary tract infections on the urinary tract?
Formation of struvite crystals and predisposition to urolithiasis
What diagnostic method is essential for treating urinary infections effectively?
Culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing
True or False: Urinary tract infections are contagious.
False
What is a major risk factor for urinary infections in small animals?
Anatomic defects
What are the common clinical signs of pyelonephritis?
*Fever
*Flank pain
*Elevated BUN and creatinine
Fill in the blank: Most urinary tract infections in humans are caused by _______.
Uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC)
What is the recommended treatment duration for uncomplicated urinary infections?
3 days
What type of bacteria are Enterobacter spp. classified as?
Gram negative
What condition is characterized by infection of the prostate?
Prostatitis
What is a common cause of urinary tract infections in dogs?
Cystitis
What is the significance of coagulase in Staphylococcus spp.?
Indicates pathogenic potential
What is the common name for urethral inflammation?
Urethritis
