genitourinary system Flashcards
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a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary system
urinary tract infection
What part of the urinary system is affected by UTI
kidneys urethra bladder ureters
UPPER UTI (GIVE THE 2)
Ureteritis - ureters
Pyelonephritis - kidneys
LOWER UTI
urethritis - urethra
cystitis - bladder
most common causative agent for uti
e. coli
Why mas common ang uti sa females?
shorter urethra
what are the mechanical factors that cause uti
catheterization, sexual activity, obstruction (kidney stones), douching
metabolic disorder that causes uti
diabetes due to glucosuria
mode of transmission for uti
contact
incubation period of uti
3-8 days
signs and symptoms of uti
urinary frequency
urinary urgency
pain
urethritis pain:
dysuria (burning sensation)
cystitis
hypogastric/suprapubic
ureteritis and pyelonephritis
flank/groin
pyelonephritis signs and symptoms
costovertebral angle tenderness
hematuria/pyuria
fever and chills
complications of uti
sepsis
acute kidney injury
kidney damage
complications of uti female
inflamed uterus ovary fallopian; pelvic inflammatory disease
complications of uti male
inflammation of epididymis testicles prostate
What is the gold standard in the diagnostic procedure of someone with uti
GS CS - gram staining culture and sensitivity
diagnostic procedures of uti
GS CS
CBC
URINALYSIS
KUB Ultrasound
Intravenous pyelogram
what juice is good for prevention ng uti?
cranberry juice
should we shower or bath to prevent uti?
shower
treatment and management for uti
antibiotic therapy
fluid replacement
analgesics
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
zoonotic bacterial infection transmitted through urine of infected animals
leptospirosis