Lower UTI

Question 1

What is a Lower UTI

Answer 1

When bacteria (usually E.coli) gets into the urethra and causes an ascending infection

Question 2

What are our usually defences

Answer 2

1. local immune response
2. structural: cells on the wall of the bladder secrete a glycoprotein creating a mucin layer
3. washout: urines pressure flushes out bacteria (urine is also sterile)
4. anti-microbial properties in prastatic fluid and urine
5. periurethral normal flora in woman

Question 3

Risk for a lower UTI

Answer 3

catheterization, urinary obstruction (Causing urinary reflux)

Question 4

Manifestations of a lower UTI

Answer 4

acute onset, usually uncomplicated
dysuria
lower back pain
frequency

Question 5

Diagnosis of Lower UTI

Answer 5

the manifestations

urinalysis (signs of infection - culture taken)

Question 6

Treatment of lower UTI

Answer 6

Antibiotics

treat underlying cause