UTI Flashcards
1
Q
What causes a UTI?
A
Escherichia coli
2
Q
Gram stain of E.coli
A
Gram negative bacilli
3
Q
Mechanism of infection of an UTI
A
E.coli commensals from GI tract displaced into urethrea where it can travel into urinary system
4
Q
Symptoms of UTI
A
Dysuria
Frequent urination
Blood in urine
Back pain
5
Q
Treatment of UTIs
A
trimethoprim - inhibits folic acid synthesis
Pain relief
