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Infection types of the urinary tract

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Acute cystitis
Acute pyelonephritis
Interstitial cystitis
Urethritis

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Child w/ UTI prior to toilet training consider?

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Vesicoureteral reflex

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If considering Vesicoureteral reflex what study should be performed?

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VCUG + refer

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Kids w/ fevers HCP should consider?

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UTI as source of fever

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Intrinsic defense mechanisms

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Bladder emptying
Glycosaminoglycan layer
Antimicrobial properties
- high osmo
- extreme pH
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Natural defenses of females

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NL vaginal flora

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Things altering normal flora of vagina

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pH changes 
Estrogen changes
ABX
Diaphragms
Spermicidal creams
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Natural defenses of males

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Prostatic fluid contains zinc (antimicrobial) which PVTs ascending infection

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UTI RFs of females

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Short urethra

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UTI RFs of males

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Uncircumscribed and anal intercourse

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Other RFs not specific to M/F?

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UA retention, stasis, reflux
Anatomic/fx ABNLs
-obstruction
-neuro Dz efx lower Gu
-DM
-preg
-FOB (complicated UTIs)
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MC route of UTI spread is

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Ascending (esp F’s w/ short urethras)

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MC infection ascent is?

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Pyelonephritis - ascending up ureter

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Other UTI modes of infection?

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UC - hematogenous
Rare - lymphatic
Direct extension from other organs/sites.
- intraperitoneal abscess

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Acute UTI are usually caused by how many pathogens?

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One pathogen

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Chronic UTI are usually caused by how many pathogens

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> =2 pathogen

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MC uncomplicated UTI?

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E. Coli
—others
-klebsiella
-proteus
-enterobacter/enterococci
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Nosocomial/hospital acquired UTIs organisms?

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Pseudomonas

Staphylococcus

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Does asymptomatic bacteriuria req TXT?

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No (except pregnancy, invasive urologic procedure req)

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Acute cystitis def?

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Bladder infection

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Acute cystitis MC organism?

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Coliform bacteria (like E.coli)
Occ. GP (like enterococci)
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Acute cystitis MC pop?

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Female

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Acute cystitis common S/S?

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Irritative voiding S/S
-freq, urgency, dysuria
Suprapubic discomfort
+- gross hematuria

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Acute cystitis S/S often appear when?

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After sexual intercourse

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Acute cystitis PE
+- suprapubic TTP
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Acute cystitis W/U
UA + Cx -pyuria, bacteriuria, hematuria Imaging - males only PRN -VUR
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Acute cystitis Uncomplicated vs complicated UTI
``` Uncomplicated UTI - healthy nonpregnant adult woman Complicated UTI - everyone else - no admit ```
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Acute cystitis uncomplicated TXT
TMX-SMZ 160-800mg BID x3Ds Nitrofurantoin 100mg BID x5d Fosfomycib 3g single dose Fluoroquinolone - - Ciprofloxacin 250mg BID x3d - Levofloxacin 750mg QD x5d
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DOC Acute cystitis on pregnant females
Nitrofurantoin 100mg BID x7d
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Acute cystitis Analgesic TXT
Phenazopyridine 200mg TID | Hot sitz bath
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Phenazopyridine SEs
Discolors urine | Stains fabric/contact lenses (keep out)
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Acute cystitis In men W/U?
``` Eval potential causes -anatomic defect -infected stones -prostatitis -chronic urinary retention -uncircumcused Req good sexual hx ```
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Acute cystitis PRPH pop?
Women w/ >3 episodes/yr
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Acute cystitis PRPH consideration/TXT
``` Urology refer (exclude ABNL anatomy 1st) - TMP-SMX 40/200 - Nitrofurantoin 100 - Cephalexin 250 At bed/intercourse ```
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Other Acute cystitis PVT actions
Educate -hygiene -hydration & post-coital voiding habits
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Inection of renal parenchyma & renal pelvis
Acute pyelonephritis
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MC organism of acute pyelonephritis
GNB - E coli - proteus - klebsiella - Enterobacter - pseudomonas
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Acute pyelonephritis usually occurs by
Ascending from lower urinary tract
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Acute pyelonephritis S/S
Fever and Shaking chills - flank pain - irritative voiding S/S - n/v/d
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Acute pyelonephritis PE
Fever Tachy-c Pronounced CVA TTP
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Acute pyelonephritis Lab
``` Urinalysis + Cx* -pyuria -bacteriuria -hematuria -WBC cell casts* CBC - ^wbc (left shift) Blood Cx* ```
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Acute pyelonephritis Complications
Sepsis w/ shock Abscess DM > emphysematous pyelonephritis (gas producing organisms)
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Emphysematous pyelonephritis is due to?
Gas producing organisms
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Acute pyelonephritis- when is it TXT outpt?
Nonpregnant compliant pts w/ mild uncomplicated Dz but w/ *close F/U (48hr max)
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Majority of Acute pyelonephritis is TXTd where?
Outpt ABX - 1st quinolone Pain control Close F/U
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Acute pyelonephritis TXT
``` Fluroquinolones -levofloxacin 750 QD x5d -Ciprofloxacin 750 BID x7d Alternatives -TMP-SMX DS BID 14d -Amoxicillin-clavulanate 875mg BID 14d ```
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Acute pyelonephritis pts w/ persistent fever 72hrs refrac to ABX req
CT or U/S to exclude complicating factors like abscess or obstruction.
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Post Acute pyelonephritis TXT requirement
F/U UA Cx - test of cure | Confirm eradication
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Acute pyelonephritis Admit criteria
``` Severe/complicated inf -(sepsis, parenteral Rx, Rad) Obstructive uropathy (pvt azotemia) *DM Rensk failure MDR organisms Pregnant Uncontrolled S/S - >48hr ```
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Acute pyelonephritis Inpt TXT
IV options -1st line until Cx-susc -Ampicillin + gentamicin -Ceftriaxone -Levofloxacin -Piperacillin-tazobactam (Run ABX 24h after fever resolves then (PO) At least 2wks TXT
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Interstitial cystitis is AKA
Painful bladder syndrome
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Interstitial cystitis is Dx how?
Dx of exclusion
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Interstitial cystitis MC pop
Women 40yo avg
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Interstitial cystitis Pathophys
Disruption of Glycosaminoglycan layer lining the bladder
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Interstitial cystitis S/S
Pain w/ bladder filling relieved w/ urination | +- urgency, freq, nocturia
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Interstitial cystitis Hx
Pelvic radiation exposure Prev TXT w/ cyclophosphamide Hx genital herpes, vaginitis, urethral diverticulum
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Interstitial cystitis labs
``` UA, Cx + Urine cytology - R/O infectious/malig Urodynamic testing -assess bladder sensation, compliance, -R/O detrusor instability ``` Cystoscopy w/ Bx
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Interstitial cystitis TXT
``` Symptomatic (no cure) hydrodustention (dx) -1st L- Amitriptyline -2nd L - Nifedipine Intravesical dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) Trans-Q electric nerve stim Acupuncture Last resort - surgery -Cystourethrectomy w/ urinary diversion ```
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Urethritis is typically due to?
``` Infection (STI usually) -gonococcal -Non-gonococcal —chlamydia —Trichmonas —Ureaplasma —Herpes ```
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Urethritis S/S
``` Young sexually active Urethral D/C — mucoid — purulent (N. Gono) Obstructive S/S 40% asymptomatic ```
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Urethritis W/U
Hx Urethral Cx or PCR STI panel
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Urethritis TXT for gono/Chlamydia
Gono- Ceftriaxone 250 IM once Chlamydia - Azithromycin 1g PO once Doxycycline 100mg BID x7d JUST TXT BOTH

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