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UTIs Flashcards

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Cystitis definition

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Inflammation of the bladder (rare in males d/t longer urethra)

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Urethritis definition

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inflammation of the urethra, with frequent dysuria. Usually associated with STDs

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Pyelonephritis definition

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Inflammation of the kidneys nd the renal pelvis, with flank pain and tenderness, bacteria, pyuria and fever

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Prostatitis definition

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Inflammation of the prostate

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Bacteriuria definition

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Presence of bacteria in the urine

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Relapse of UTI

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  • Primarily seen after a kidney infection
  • Same organism that was present in the previous infection
  • Onset: w/in 2 weeks after completion of therapy
  • Causes: inadequate initial therapy, prostatic tissue involvement (men), renal tissue involvement, structural abnormality
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Reinfection of UTI

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  • Primarily seen with lower tract infections
  • Different organisms
  • Onset: several weeks to months after therapy
  • Causes: vaginal colonization with organisms from the intestinal tract, other hygienic concerns
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Common pathogens that cause UTIs

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E. coli (most common)
Proteus mirabilis
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Staphylococcus saprophyticus (particularly in young, sexually active females)

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Predisposing factors for UTIs

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Instrumentation
Obstruction to free flow of urine
Difficulty evacuating the bladder
Females
Pregnancy
Sexual intercourse
Decrease in host resistance: DM, cancer, chronic steroid use
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Ways to diagnose UTIs

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UA

Culture and sensitivity testing

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UA

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Pyuria and bacterial colony count of > 1000 bactera/ml of urine
Leukocyte esterase dipstick test
Nitrate assay test
Color, specific gravity, pH, glucose, protein, blood

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Culture and sensitivity testing

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Midstream clean catch specimen (preferred method)
Catheterization
Suprapubic bladder aspiration
Blood cultures

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Clinical presentation of cystitis

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Dysuria
Frequency
Urgency
Suprapubic pain

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Acute uncomplicated cystitis common organisms

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E. coli

S. saprophyticus

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Acute uncomplicated cystitis treatment

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Bactrim x 3 days
Nitrofurantoin x 5 days (avoid if pyelonephritis suspected)
FQs x 3 days (levo and cipro only)
Fosfomycin x 1 dose (avoid if pyelonephritis suspected)
Beta lactams x 3-7 days (cefdinir, cefaclor, cefpoxidime, augmentin)

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Pts with acute uncomplicated cystitis but do not qualify for the short course

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Recent ABX use
DM
Cancer
Immunocompromised
UT abnormality
Pregnancy
Hospital acquired UTI
Instrumentation
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Complicated cystitis preferred popul;ations

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DM
> 65 yo
Recurrent infections

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Complicated cystitis treatment

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Duration 7-10 days
Bactrim
FQs (levo/cipro)
Augmentin

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Urethritis clinical presentation

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Usually associated with STD
Dysuria
Frequency
Pyuria
Treat the suspected STD
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Pyelonephritis clinical presentation

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Flank pain and tenderness
Bacteruria and pyruia
Fever

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Acute pyelonephritis s/sx

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Symtoms of cystitis plus:
Loin pain
CVA tenderness
Fever, chills
Hematuria
N/V
Granular casts
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Chronic pyelonephritis s/sx

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Absence of physical findings
Occasional fever
H/A
Malaise
Periodic flank pain
Intermittent sx of lower UTI
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Mild/Acute/Outpatient treatment of pyelonephritis

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(uncomplicated)
Cipro 500mg BID x 7 days (or equiv XR form)
Levofloxacin 750mg QD x 5 days
Bactrim DS BID x 14 days
Oral Beta lactam x 10-14 days (cefdinir, cefaclor, cefpodoxime, augmentin)

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Inpatient pyelonephritis treatment

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-IV empiric therapy until clinically improved and afebrile for 24-48 hours, then may change to oral therapy to complete a minimum of 14 days total course
FQs (levo/cipro)
Aminoglycosides +/- ampicillin
Extended spectrum cephalosporin +/- aminoglycoside
Extended spectrum penicillin +/- aminoglycoside
Carbapenems +/- aminoglycoside (any carbapenems if not worried about pseudomonas)
Aztreonam (if severely allergic to the other beta-lactams) +/- aminoglycosides

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Acute prostatitis clinical presentation

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Chills/fever
Perineal pain
Nocturia
Dysuria
Lower abdominal and back pain
Urinary urgency, retention
Malaise
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Chronic prostatitis clinical presentation

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Neither febrile not toxic
Asymptomatic between episodes of recurrent UTIs
Dysuria
Frequency
Nocturia
Pain in lower back, testicles
Suprapubic and perineal pain
27
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Prostatitis common organisms

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E. coli
K. pneumoniae
Proteus spp.
P. aeruginosa

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Duration of treatment for prostatitis

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Acute: 21 days
Chronic: 4-6 weeks

29
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Therapy for prostatitis

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Bactrim

FQs

30
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Recurrent UTIs

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Assume that it is a reinfection with a different organism

  • If < 3 episodes/yr = treat as separate occuring infection with short course
  • If >3 episodes/yr or 2 UTIs w/in 6 months = long-term prophylaxis may be indicated
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Medications for long-term prophylaxis of recurrent UTIs

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TMP, Bactrim, nitrofurantoin, FQs

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Medications for post-coital prophylaxis of recurrent UTIs

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Bactrim
Nitrofurantoin
Keflex
FQs
Void after intercourse
33
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Therapy for UTIs in pregnant patients

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Duration: 7-10 days
Keflex
Augmentin
Nitrofurantoin
Bactrim (except 3rd trimester - kernicterus)
34
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Therapy for UTIs in children

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Amoxil
Augmentin
Keflex
Cefuroxime

35
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Adjunctive urinary analgesics

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Phenazopyridine (100-200mg TID after meals, PRP)
Adequate hydration
Cranberry juice
Good personal hygeine

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