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URO - UTI Flashcards

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Define upper and lower UTI by anatomical structures

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o Upper UTI: Kidney to ureter at vesicoureteric junction

o Lower UTI: Urinary bladder/ Prostate/ Urethra

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Define complicated vs uncomplicated UTI

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Uncomplicated:
Patient without structural and functional abnormality or underlying condition
No risk of failing standard therapy

Complicated:
Patient with structural and functional abnormality or an underlying condition that increases the risk of infection or failing therapy

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Pathogens that typically cause community-acquired UTI

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Facultative aerobes from intestinal tract
85% E.coli

Others:

  • Proteus
  • Klebsiella spp
  • Entercoccus
  • Staphylococcus saprophyticus
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Pathogens that cause nosocomial UTI

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50% by E.coli

Others:

  • Pseudomonas
  • Providencia
  • Citrobacter
  • Coagulase-negative staphylococcus
  • Serratia
  • Enterobacter spp.

(in the hospital, a CCP PEES and gets infected)

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Risk factors for complicated UTI

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 All causes of neurogenic bladder, mechanical bladder outlet obstruction (e.g. strictures, stones, clots…etc), vesicoureteral reflux

 Altered immunity: DM, immunocompromised or pregnancy, sepsis…etc

 Recent hospitalization (nosocomial infections) or presence of indwelling catheter/ iatrogenic damage to urinary tract

(Males are less prone to UTI and thus it is usually considered complicated when present)

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Define recurrent UTI

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≥ 2 infections in 6 months or ≥ 3 infections in 12 months due to reinfection or relapse from a persistent focus

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Difference between reinfection and relapse in recurrent UTI

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Reinfection: infecting strain is different from original and the recurrence occurs > 2 weeks of the completion of treatment for original infection

Relapse: infecting strain is the same from original and the recurrence occurs ≤ 2 weeks of the completion of treatment for original infection

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Sources of bacterial persistence in recurrent UTI/ correctable bacterial persistence causing UTI

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Infections:
- Struvite stones/ mixed kidney stones,
- infected atrophic kidneys/ renal abscesses

Anatomical/ developmental defects:
- ureteral stump after nephrectomy,
- medullary sponge kidney/ Cacchi-Ricci disease (birth defect in renal tubules)
- papillary necrosis (uncontrolled DM, Analgesics abuse)
- Urachus adnormalities (duct between bladder and umblilcus): urachal cyst, urachal diverticulum
- Urinary fistulas e.g. vesicovaginal/ vesicocolic fistulas from Bladder CA

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Presence of bacteria and WBC in urine must equate to UTI. True or False. Why

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False

Bacteriuria and pyuria does not mean UTI

Bacteriuria: UTI or colonization or contamination of sample
Pyuria: inflammatory process in urinary tract

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DDx of pyuria

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Inflammatory condition in urothelium:

UTI, Urolithiasis, Malignancy, Tuberculous infection

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Classical triad of symptoms in acute pyelonephritis

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(i) Fever ≥ 38.0oC
(ii) Chills
(ii) Loin pain or tenderness

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Risk factors of UTI

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 Female sex - Shorter urethral length

 Lack of circumcision - foreskin bind to uropathogens, partial obstruction

 Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) (most common in children UTI due to incompetence of UV Valve)

 Urinary obstruction - urine stasis

 Bladder and bowel dysfunction - incontinence, abnormal voiding

 Urinary instrumentation - Bladder catheterization

 Sexual activity

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Causes of urinary obstruction

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  • Anatomical: Posterior urethral valves/ Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
  • Neurological: Myelomeningocele, neurogenic bladder
  • Functional: Bladder and bowel dysfunction

read full flashcards at urinary obstruction WCS

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Risk factors for recurrent UTI in pre-menopausal women

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  1. Genetics - Increased susceptibility to vaginal colonization with uropathogens and bacterial adherence
  2. Pelvic anatomy - Urethra-to-anus distance
  3. Sexual activity - Frequent sexual intercourse, New sexual partners, Diaphragm or spermicide use
  4. Drug - Recurrent antimicrobial use (alteration of vaginal flora)
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Risk factors for recurrent UTI in post-menopausal women

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  1. Estrogen deficiency - atrophic vaginitis
  2. Pelvic organ prolapse/ cystocele - Urinary incontinence
  3. Indiscriminant use of antimicrobials
  4. Large residual volume post-void (decreased sensitivity to bladder volume due to aging)
  5. History of recurrent UTI
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Viruses that cause UTI

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  • Adenovirus
  • Enterovirus
  • Echovirus
  • Coxsackievirus
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Fungi and parasites that cause UTI

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Fungi:
* Candida
* Aspergillus
* Cryptococcus neoformans

Parasites:
- filariasis,
- trichomoniasis,
- leishmaniasis,
- malaria
- schistosomiasis

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Normal defense mechanisms against UTI

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  1. Normal flora: lactobacilli in introitus, vagina and periurethral area produces low pH
  2. Host immunity: cervical secretory IgA
  3. Urine: anterograde flow, pH and Tamm-Horsfall protein to prevent bacteria adherence
  4. Bladder: normal emptying, exfoliation of urothelial cells, immune receptors on superficial urothelial cells to recognize LPS and activate local inflammation
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Factors that can alter normal defense mechanisms against UTI

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Normal flora: Altered by antimicrobial

Urine: Altered by urinary tract obstruction

Bladder: Altered by urinary tract obstruction, neurogenic bladder, indwelling catheter, vesicoureteral reflux and bladder diverticulum

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Genetic factors that increase risk of UTI

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  1. Genetically determined vaginal cell susceptibility to bacterial adherence
  2. Lewis blood group: affects cellular fucosylation and bacterial adherence
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Lewis blood groups asso. with increase risk of UTI (not important)

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Le a-b- and Le a+b- = recurrent UTI

Le b- = premenopausal acute pyelonephritis

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4 virulence factors in uropathogens

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  1. Bacterial adhesins (fimbrial not afimbrial)
    a) Fimbrial adhesins (pili)
    - Type 1 (mannose-sensitive) pili for E. coli, acute cystits
    - Type P (mannose-resistant) pili, acute pyelonephritis
    - Type S pili, cystitis and nephritis
    b) Afimbiral adhesins
  2. Toxins: hemolysin HlyA
  3. Urease: urea to ammonia increase pH
  4. IgA inactivating protein
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Routes of UTI spread (3)

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  1. Ascending spread (most common)
  2. Hematogenous spread
    • Secondary infection from extrarenal source of bacteremia e.g. Renal abscess from septic emboli, Genitourinary tuberculosis (TB)…etc
  3. Direct inoculation from neighboring suppurative infections
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List 7 Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) (Mnemonics: FUN DISH) **

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Storage: 
 Frequency, dysuria
 Urgency
 Nocturia
 Urinary incontinence

Voiding: 
 Post-micturition symptoms: Dribbling, retention
 Intermittent and weak stream
 Straining to void
 Hesitance
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Outline assessments for diagnosis of UTI
Clinical: symptoms and signs Urinalysis (visual + chemical + microscopic) Microbiological: Urine culture
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Methods of urine collection and indications
Bag urine - urinalysis only Mid-stream urine (most common) - urinalysis and culture with sensitivity testing Clean-catch urine - urinalysis and culture with sensitivity testing Urethral catherization - unable to void, urinalysis and culture with sensitivity testing Suprapubic aspiration (SPT) - pediatric/ patients with spinal cord injury and paraplegia, urinalysis and culture with sensitivity testing
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Relative risks/ drawbacks of different methods of urine collection
Bag urine - contamination by perineal flora Mid-stream urine - prone to contamination, not applicable in children urethral catherization - risk of iatrogenic UTI Suprapubic aspiration - risk of bowel perforation, bowel injury
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Outline spectrum of tests in urinalysis
Chemical: pH, osmality, specific gravity ...etc Microscopic: Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, Bacteria, Epithelial cells (contamination marker) Adjunctive: Leukocyte Esterase, Nitrites
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Indications for radiological evaluation for UTI
Persistent infection * Persistent clinical symptoms after 48 – 72 hours of antibiotic therapy * Repeated pyelonephritis * Urosepsis Altered anatomy * Renal stones/ mechanical obstructions * History of urological surgery/ anatomical abnormalities Weak immune system * Diabetes mellitus * Immunosuppression
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Cause of abnormally alkaline urine pH in UTI
Normal urine pH = 5.5 - 6.5 pH >7.5 indicate urease-producing bacterial esp. in presence of stones e.g. Proteus, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas
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Bacteria observed in direct microscopy of urine equate UTI. True or False?
False Bacteria only seen in 10^5 CFE/ mL May be normal flora or contamination Can be sterile bacteriuria
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Urinalysis adjunctive tests Mechanism of action
Pyuria: Leukocyte esterase o Leukocyte esterase is released by lysed neutrophils and macrophages and is a marker for the presence of WBC Bactiuria: Nitrite test o Enterobacteriaceae express nitrate reductase which converts urinary nitrate into nitrite o FN results in Gram +ve or Pseudomonas UTI
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Define cut-off values for pyuria and bacteriuria
Pyuria = > 2 WBC/ high power field (OR) > 10 WBC/mL Bacteriuria: ≥ 10^3 cfu per ml for female uncomplicated cystitis > 10^4 cfu/ml in female uncomplicated pyelonephritis > 10^5 cfu/ml in female or 10^4 cfu/ml in male complicated UTI Suprapubic aspiration: any bacteria growth is +ve
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Ddx for sterile pyuria
pyuria without bacteriuria ``` TB partially treated UTI urinary tract stones bladder cancer inflammatory conditions such as interstitial cystitis and ketamine cystitis ```
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Causes of false negative in leukocyte esterase test in urinalysis Causes of false negative in nitrite test
``` Leukocyte esterase false negative High specific gravity/ dehydration Glycosuria Urobilinogen High Vit C low WBC: WBC lysis and Neutropenia ``` Nitrite: Pseudomonas/ gram-positive UTI low specific gravity urine
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Define asymptomatic bacteriuria
≥ 10^5 cfu/ml and ≥ 10^3 cfu/ml in women and men urine without symptoms and signs
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Recommended screening and treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria is indicated which patients
Pregnant pt: UTI asso with premature birth, LBW Planned invasive genitourinary surgery with risk of mucosal bleeding *not clinically indicated for DM patients*
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7 loci of UTI
``` Cystitis Pyelonephritis Pyonephorsis/ Renal abscess Prostatitis Epididymo-orchitis Urethritis ```
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Acute Cystitis: Classical presentation Ddx Treatment
Dysuria, frequency, urgency Haematuria Foul-smelling urine No vaginal discharge or systemic upset Ddx: Other non-infective cystitis Vaginosis Herpes Tx: - amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin)* or Fluoroquinolone (3 days) - Nitrofurantoin (7 days)
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Acute Pyelonephritis: Classical presentation Treatment
``` Fever, chills Vomiting Loin pain Sepsis Haematuria ``` Treatment: USG imaging for underlying obstructions, Contrast CT for renal abscess or obstruction after 72h without improvement 14 days Fluoroquinolone or 3rd gen. cephalosporins Aminoglycosides/ carbapenems for FQ-resistant
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Indications to investigate male UTI | Empirical treatment for male UTI
``` Febrile UTI Pyelonephritis Recurrent UTI (prostatitis?) AROU/ history of voiding problems Persistent microscopic haematuria ``` 7 days augmentin/ fluoroquinolone for male cystitis 2-6 weeks quinolones for prostatitis
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Risk factors for elderly UTI
- Prostate enlargement **** - Urinary obstruction e.g. Fecal impaction, Pelvic organ prolapse/ Cystocele - Poor perineal hygiene (fecal) - Neurologic impairment- Neurogenic bladder, large post void residual volume, drug induced - Post-menopausal changes: atrophic vaginitis
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Prevention measures for UTI
Lifestyle modification • Liberal fluid intake to increase micturition • Avoid use of spermicide-containing products • Post-coital voiding Antibiotic prophylaxis with co-trimoxazole or nitrofurantoin • Continuous, post-coital, intermittent
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Manifestation of genitourinary TB
Kidneys: - Abscess, fibrosis - Calcified, non-functional kidney Ureter strictures Bladder: cystitis, contracted "thimble" bladder, Golf-hole ureteral orifice Epididymis, Vas Deferens: abscess, sinus, infertility, discharge Prostate: Nodules
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S/S for genitourinary TB
Chronic and non-specific: Frequency, dysuria, loin pain, haematuria, suprapubic pain, fever Genital: Scrotal sinus with discharge, epididymal/ prostatic nodules/ vas deferens beading
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Investigations for genitourinary TB Treatment
AFB smear Culture: lowenstein-jensen medium PCR HREZ therapy

MBBS VI - SpC - Family Medicine (42 decks)

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