UTI Flashcards
KEEPS
Klebs
E coli
Enterococcus
Proteus microbes
Staphylococcus coagulase negative - saprophyticus or epiderming
Upper UTI you need to know
Pyelonephritis
Loin pain/ fever/ nause and vomiting
Causes of UTI
BPH,
renal stones,
catheters
sexual intercourse,
renal tumours
Investigations for UTI
Urine dipstick - leukocytes, nitrates, protein
GS - Midstream Urine sample MC&S
Microscopy for UTI
Neutrophilia
Significant Pyuria
Culture
How much bacteria you got
Sensitivity
Bacteria tested against certain antibiotics sensitivty against them
Uncomlicated UTI TX
Trimethoprim 200mg 2xd 3 days - not to pregnant women in first trimester
Nitrofurantoidn 50mg 4xd 3 days
Pyelonephritis treatment
Co- amoxiclav for 7 days
What do you never use for urinalysis
Never use catheterised urine sample