UTI Flashcards by G Lau | Brainscape

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E. coli

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Lead cause
Green metallic sheen on EMB agar
+ leukocyte esterase/nitrites

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Staphylococcus saprophyticus

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2nd leading cause in sexually active women

Leukocyte esterase/nitrite + urease test (urease producing)

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Klebsiella pneumoniae

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3rd leading cause
Large mucoid capsule and viscous colonies
+ urease test

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Serratia marcescens

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Some produce red pigment

Often nosocomial and drug resistant

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Enterococcus

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Often nosocomial and drug resistant

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Proteus mirabilis

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Catheters
“Swarming” on agar
Urease +
Associated with struvite stones

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Blue-green pigment and fruity odor

Nosocomial and drug resistant

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