UTIS Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms
A
Dysuria Frequency Urgency Suprapubic tenderness Polyuria Haematuria
2
Q
Cystitis
A
Inflammation of the bladder
3
Q
Pyuria
A
Presence of pus cells
4
Q
Chronic pyelonephritis
A
Renal scarring and potentially loss renal function
5
Q
Investigations
A
MSSU
Dipstick
Culture?
6
Q
In men
A
Think of prostatitis
STIs
7
Q
Acute pyelonephritis
A
Younger women Loin pain Fever Urinary symptoms Can cause bacteraemia (riggers, N&V) Need urine culture and antics
8
Q
Sterile pyuria
A
Renal tuberculosis
STIs like chlamydia
9
Q
Most likely cause
A
E coli
10
Q
Treatment women
A
Nitrofurantion or trimethoprim
3 days
7 days if acute pyelonephritis and use cefalexin or ciprofloxacin
11
Q
Treatment men
A
Nitrofurantion or trimethoprim 7 days
12
Q
Treat pregnant women
A
Nitrofurantion
Amoxicillin or cefelexin second line
