UTIs Flashcards
1
Q
Is bacteriuria synonymous with a UTI?
A
No - UTI must cause clinical signs
2
Q
How are UTIs diagnosed?
A
Culture - gold standard
Urinalysis
Sediment exam - WBCs, bacteria
3
Q
What is the treatment for sporadic bacterial cystitis?
A
Amoxicillin 3-5 days
4
Q
What is recurrent bacterial cystitis?
A
3+ cases of UTI in 12 months
5
Q
What is the treatment for recurrent bacterial cystitis?
A
Find underlying cause
Culture and ABs for 3-5 days
6
Q
Animals with pyelonephritis sometimes have PUPD. How long should they be treated with antibiotics for?
A
14 days
7
Q
Bacterial prostatitis affects entire males. What is the treatment?
A
Enrofloxacin
For up to 4 weeks
8
Q
What is the treatment for subclinical bacteriuria?
A
NONE
No ABs needed
