UTI in pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
asymptomatic bacteriuria
A
bacteria present in urine w/o symptoms of infection
pregnant women tested for this throughout pregnancy - MC&S
2
Q
lower UTI features
A
dysuria suprapubic pain frequency urgency incontinence haematuria
3
Q
pyelonephritis features
A
fever loin, suprapubic, back pain vomit loss appetite haematuria
4
Q
causes
A
e. coli
klebsiella pneumoniae
enterococcus
pseudomonas aeruginosa
5
Q
Mx - how long to give antib
A
7 days
6
Q
antibx options
A
nitrofurantoin
amoxicillin (only once sensitivities known)
cefalexin
7
Q
Nitrofurantoin in pregnancy
A
avoid in 3rd trimester - risk of neonatal haemolysis
8
Q
trimethoprim in pregnancy
A
needs to be avoided 1st trimester - folate antagonist
generally avoided thorughout pregnancy
