UTI 2 Flashcards

Understand why UTI occur and what can be done to prevent them.

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What are the most common pathogens involved in UTIs?

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  • E. coli - 80% in outpatients, 50% in hospitalized
  • Staph saprophyticitis - 5% in outpatients, 0% in hospitalized
  • Proteus, Klebsiella, Enterococci - 15% in outpatients, 20% in hospitalized
  • Pseudomonas, Serratia, Acinetobacter - 0% in outpatients, 30% in hospitalized
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What are the major categories of UTIs?

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uncomplicated and complicated infections

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What are findings of complicated UTIs and what is the recommended management?

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  • Compromised and Abnormal Urinary Tract – structure, function
  • Women who are:
    • immunocompromised
    • diabetic, severe
    • pregnant
    • catheterized
    • panresistant bacteria
  • Manage with imaging, medical therapy, and surgery
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