Urinary Tract Infections Flashcards
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Classification
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Asymptomatic bacteruria ( 6%) Persistent colonisation with no symptoms
Acute cystitis (2%) Symptoms with no systemic illness
Pyelonephritis (2%)
All the above plus systemic illness
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Definition
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10*5 bacteria per ml
Lower can represent contamination
It is diagnosed if a predominant uropathogen is isolated
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Incidence
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Overall 8%
Pyelonephritis 2%
Recurrence up to 23%
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Bacteria
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E. coli Proteus mirabilis Klebsiella pneumonia Staphylococcus saprophyticus Group b strep Chlamydia Candida