W3L1 UTI Flashcards
1
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Host defense mechanisms?
A
A- Preventing bacteria from colonizing vagina
B- Eliminating bacteria that enter the bladder
C- Urine
2
Q
Definition UTI?
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- Presence >105 CFU/ml urine with/out symptoms
- Inflammatory response of urothelium to organism invasion leading to symptoms
3
Q
Classification Bacteriuria & Pyuria?
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- Bacteriuria
- Symptomatic
- Asymp - Pyuria
- Sterile
- Infection
4
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Etiology?
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- Causative organism
- Bacterial: E coli (80%)
- fungal: candida alb
- Protozoal: T vaginalis
- parasitic: Bilharziasis Oxyuris - Route of inf
- Asc-bl-lymph-others
3. Predis Factor A.General: - DM - Immune compromized patients - Chronic debilitating diseases B. Local: - Stones - Indwelling catheters - VUR - Obstruction
5
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Classification UTI
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- Uncomplicated UTI:
- Episode UTI in otherwise healthy individual
- No predisposing factors
- No functional/structural abnormalities
- Occasional lower UTI in women - Complicated UTI:
- All other UTIs.
- Factors predicting :- RF, DM, Tx
- Obstructive uropathy
- Perioperative
- Radiation/chemical injury
6
Q
Nonspecific UTI?
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- Urethritis
- Cystitis
- Pyelonephritis
- Epididymitis
- Epididymoorchitis
- Prostatitis
7
Q
ACUTE PYELONEPHRITIS Incidence?
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- > females
- Childhood
- Puberty
- Soon after marriage
- pregnancy
- menopausal
8
Q
Clinical Features AP?
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- Prodromal symptoms: Anorexia, headache, malaise
- Pain
- Fever
- Cystitis
- Tender loin
9
Q
Investigations AP?
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- Pyuria
- Leukocytosis
10
Q
Management AP?
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- Broad spectrum ab until
- Not very unwell:
- No need for hospitalization
- Ab: fluoroquinolone oral(10-14d)
- Symptomatic - Very ill patient
- Hospitalization.
- IV antibiotic:3rd gen cephalosporin IV/IM(10-14d)
11
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Causes CHRONIC PYELONEPHRITIS?
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- Recurrent attacks of acute pyelonephritis
- VUR
- Stone disease
- Previous surger
12
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Pathology CP?
A
- Interstial inflammation & scarring renal parenchyma.
- Tubules atrophy
- THEN glomeruli (fibrosis & hyaline change)
13
Q
Clinical Features CP?
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- Constitutional symptoms: Anorexia, headache, malaise - Pain: Dull aching - Fever: Low grade in attacks - Cystitis - HTN - Anemia
14
Q
Management CP?
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- Ttt causes (stones)
- Chronic suppresive therapy
- Nephrectomy
15
Q
CP/Inv PERINEPHRIC ABSCESS?
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- Loin pain & tenderness
- Attacks high grade fever
- Oblitrated posas shadow(KUB)
- US & CT(diagnostic)