UTI Flashcards
1
Q
where is the infection from
A
bacteria from patients own bowel flora
2
Q
uncomplicated v complicated UTI
A
functionally normal genital tract v abnormal tract
3
Q
symptoms
A
freq micturition, dysuria, suprapubic tenderness and pain, haematuria, smelly urine
4
Q
if the infection has spread to pelvis and kidney what are the features
A
loin pain and tender fever and systemic upset. pyelitis and pyelonephritis
5
Q
treatment
A
3-5 days amoxicillin. nitrofurantoin. trimethoprim
6
Q
what can you treat resistant organisms with
A
co amoxiclav or ciprofloxacin
7
Q
treatment relapse UTI
A
aminoglycoside IM or IV for 7 days, or oral antibios 4-6 weeks
8
Q
treatment urinary infection from indwelling catheters
A
replace catheter and single injection gentamicin
