UTIS Flashcards
what is a UTI
the presence of pathogenic micro organisms in the urinary tract.
what will urinalysis test for
leukocyte esterase
Nitrates
WBC
Bacteria
What is a lower UTI
infection of bladder and urethra
Upper UTI
infection of kidneys and ureter.
What is a kidney infection called
Pyelononepritis
What bacteria are able to cause UTIS and why
those with protein filaments i.e fimbride or pilli as they can adhere to epithelial cells.
what will bacteria do once it has adhered
multiply
what is the most common cause of uncomplicated UTIS
E COLI which forms part of the body’s bowel flora
what protects the bladder from infection?
acid urine
why are older women more likely to suffer utis?
as after the menopause, there is a reduction of oestregon and the normal acidity of vagina decreases.
what protects men under 50 from UTIS
they have prostatic fluid with antibacterial properties
what is the bodys natural defence from UTIS
Urinary tract has a mucin layer, lined by urothelium- a mucosal layer that secretes mucin.
Causes of UTIS
obstruction, catheters, sexual intercourse, diabetes and urethroversical reflux- when urine moves back into the bladder via coughing, sneezing or when voiding is stopped abruptly.
what increase in respiratory rate should there be with a 1% rise in remperature
10%
what controls temperature
the thermoregulatory centre in the hypothalamus in the brain.
