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Investigation UTI?
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Culture - E.coli (75%)
Proteus Pseudomonas Strep Staph epidermidis Find nitite urine (bacteria can convert nitrate to nitrite) Neutrophils urine |
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What is urethral syndrome?
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Symptoms of urethritis + cystitis without +ve bacterial culture
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What is Reiter's syndrome?
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Triad:
Urethritis Conjunctivitis Arthritis |
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Rx UTI?
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Trimethoprim
Nitrofurantoin In preg: penicillins and cephalosporins (e.g.cef) v.safe Trimethoprim, sulphonamides |
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What is Pyelonephritis?
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Triad:
Loin pain Fever Kidney tenderness |
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Rx Pyelonephritis?
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Cephalosporins (cef)
or Quinolones (e.g.ciprofloxacin) |
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How is UTI + pyelonephritis linked to renal tubular acidosis?
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RTA results from either impaired H+ excretion or increase bicard secretion - as a result alkali urine is easier for bateria to colonise.
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