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What is the lifetime probablity of UTI in a woman?
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60%
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How many women have 1 UTI a year?
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11%
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How many women have multiple UTI's a year?
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3-5%
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How do most UTI's arise?
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from ascending route
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What usually colonizes and ascends?
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uropathogenic bacteria from fecal flora that coloniz in periurethral area
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What is it called if bacteria ascend and colonize in the urethra?
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then it's called urethritis
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What is it called if infx is in bladder?
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cystitis
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What is it called if it's an upper urinary tract infection?
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pyelonephritis
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What anatomical characteristics predispose women to UTI's?
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Short urethra
Shorter distance between urethral opening and anus |
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What are some common predisposing or behavioral factors in UTI's?
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Sexual activity
Multiple sexual partners Use of spermicides Use of Diaphram |
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Why is sexual activity a risk factor?
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mechanical effects of intercourse introduce uropathogens into the bladder
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Why are multiple partners a risk factor?
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repeated introduction of new bacteria
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Why are spermicides a risk factor?
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because they alter vaginal environment to favor colonization (change PH)
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Why are diaphrams a risk factor?
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they push up against urethra & use spermicide
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What are some other predisposing factors?
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Delayed post coital voiding
recent abx use recurrent UTI voiding practices |
