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12 Cards in this Set
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Why is UTI more prominent in women?
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There is a strong relationship between sexual activity and UTI.
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What is Cystitis?
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Most common bladder infection.
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What is Pyelonephritis?
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Infection in the renal pelvis and kidney.
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What organisms cause UTIs?
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E. Coli and other Coliforms.
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What is the most prevelant nosocomial infection and why?
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UTI because of indwelling catheter use. Note that it is assumed that use of catheter for more than 1 week means patient has chronic bacteriuria.
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What lines the bladder that helps prevent bacterial adherence?
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The Mucopolysaccharide.
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What is used to treat UTI patients.
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Trimethoprim, cephalexin, or Gentamicin.
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What is used to treat Ppyelonephritis?
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Oral ciprofloxacin and gentamicin.
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What are some common symptoms of UTI?
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Frequent urination, urgency, and dysuria.
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What is the main reason for recurrent UTIs?
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Bacteria invade cells and form biofilms.
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Genetic Predisposition in UTIs?
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some women express carbohydrates receptors on epithelial vaginal cells facilitating uropathogenic E. Coli to adhere.
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Symptoms of pyelonephritis?
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Same as Cystitis, but additional abdominal tenderness, chills, fever, and renal tenderness.
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