UTI

Question 1

Which organisms cause female uncomplicated lower UTI?

Answer 1

Coliforms

Enterococci

Question 2

Which organisms cause male UTI (no catheter)?

Answer 2

Coliforms

Enterococci

Question 3

Which organisms cause complicated infections (e.g. pyelonephritis, urosepsis)?

Answer 3

Coliforms
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Enterococci

Question 4

What investigations should you do if you suspect UTI?

Answer 4

Blood and urine cultures if complicated or male

Uncomplicated female UTI does not require urine culture unless recurrent infection

Question 5

What is the treatment for catheterised patients?

Answer 5

Treat as complicated UTI

Do NOT use urinalysis
Do NOT treat unless clinical signs/symptoms of infection

Question 6

What is the treatment for UTI in older adults?

Answer 6

Do NOT use urinalysis
Do NOT treat unless clinical signs/symptoms of infection

Treat as others

Question 7

What is the treatment for complicated UTI/ Pyelonephritis/ Urosepsis?

Answer 7

IV Amoxicillin + Gentamicin

If P allergy: IV Co-Trimoxazole + Gentamicin

Question 8

What is the treatment for uncomplicated female lower UTI?

Answer 8

Nitrofurantoin or Trimethoprim

Question 9

What is the treatment for uncatheterised male UTI?

Answer 9

Nitrofurantoin or Trimethoprim