UTI + Pyelonephritis Flashcards
What is cystitis
Infection involving the bladder
What is pyelonephritis
Infection that has spread to the kidneys
Wha are the 2 main causes (not specifically) that can cause a UTI
Catheter related
Sexual Activity
What are 4 symptoms of cystitis
Dysuria
Suprapubic pain
Urgency / frequency change
Confusion => Old people
What are 4 symptoms in polynephritis
Fever (systemic symptoms)
Suprapubic pain
Vomiting / loss of appetite
Haematuria
What is the main investigation in a UTI
Urine dipstick of MSU
What are 4 causes of a UTI
which is the most common
E.coli (most common)
pseudonomas aeruginosa
Candida Albicans
enterococcus
What is the management (not specifics) in a simple normal UTI for women
3 days of AB
What is the management (not specifics) in an immunosuppressed women for UTI
5-10 days AB
For men / pregnant women / catheter related UTI, what is the management plan (not specifics)
7 days
What AB are given for cystitis (2)
Nitrofurantoin
Trimethoprim
What AB are given to Pyelonephritis and for how long
Co-Amoxiclav
Cefalexin
7-10 days
In Chronic Pyelonephritis, what can be given to assess CKD scar tissue
Radiolabelled DMSA
What are 3 risk factors in pyelonephritis
Female
Structural Urological Abnormalities
Vesico-uretic Reflux
