UTI Flashcards

1
Q

risk factors for UTI

A

diabetes
immunosuppression
congenital or acquired urinary tract abnormalities

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2
Q

investigations for pyelonephritis?

A

Bloods - CRP, FBC, lactate, cultures

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3
Q

management of pyelonephritis?

A

sepsis 6

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4
Q

community acquired pyelonephritis management ?

A

co. antrim
co. tyrone
Co-amoxiclav
Co-trimxolazole

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5
Q

hospital acquired pyelonephritis ?

A

Amoxicillin + Gentamycin

Co - trimoxazole + Gentamycin

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6
Q

why does trimethoprim not work in upper urinary tract infection

A

it doesn’t penetrate the renal parenchyma

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