Week 7: UTIs Flashcards
1
Q
What is a UTI?
A
Inflammatory response of the urothelium to bacterial invasion. Associated with pyuria and bacteriuria
2
Q
What is pyuria?
A
Presence of WBCs in the urine
3
Q
What is bacteriuria?
A
Presence of bacteria in the urine
4
Q
What is significant bacteriuria?
A
Numbers of bacteria present in voided urine that usually exceeds the numbers generally caused by contamination from the anterior urethra: >10 ^8bacteria/L
5
Q
What is asymptomatic bacteriuria?
A
Significant bacteriuria, but without the patient experiencing symptoms usually associated with UTIs
6
Q
Describe the epidemiology of UTIs in children
A
Frequency of infection in infants is 1-2%
Most UTIs occurring in infants and young children are asymptomatic and self-limiting
