UTIs

Question 1

UTIs are

Answer 1

infection what affect any part of urinary tract

Question 2

UTIs caused by

Answer 2

caused by bacteria from GIT entering urinary tract, with Escherichia coli = most common cause.

Question 3

Lower UTIs are

Answer 3

~ inflammation of bladder (cystitis) & urethra (urethritis)
~ most common signs & symptoms of lower UTIs = dysuria, increased urinary frequency and urgency, strong smelling urine, cloudy or contains blood, & persistent lower abdominal pain
~ complicated lower UTI is a

Question 4

complicated lower UTIs

Answer 4

lower UTI + increased risk of more serious outcome or treatment failure, i.e. patient with a structural or functional abnormality of urinary tract, or an underlying disease.

Question 5

Upper UTIs

Answer 5

affect proximal part of ureters (pyelitis) or proximal part of ureters & kidneys (pyelonephritis), + can cause renal scarring, abscess or failure, & sepsis. Upper UTIs usually present with accompanying loin pain and fever.

Question 6

what is considered a recurrent UTIs

Answer 6

at least 2 episodes within 6 months or 3 or more episodes within 12 months.

Question 7

Acute prostatitis

Answer 7

infection of prostate gland & usually caused by UTI
~ occur spontaneously or after certain medical procedures & can last for several weeks
~ Common symptoms = sudden onset of fever, acute urinary retention or irritative voiding symptoms
~ Possible complications = prostatic abscess, bacteraemia, epididymitis, & pyelonephritis.

Question 8

Chronic prostatitis

Answer 8

complication of acute prostatitis & defined as at least 3 months of urogenital pain usually associated with lower urinary tract symptoms.