Microbiology of UTIs Flashcards

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1
Q

What is a UTI?

A

Presence of micro-organism in urinary tract that result in clinical infection

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What does the lower urinary tract refer to?

A

Bladder

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3
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What does upper urinary tract consist of?

A

Ureters and kidneys

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4
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Which organisms normally colonise the lower urethra?

A

Coliforms and enterococci from the large bowel

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What is a complicated UTI?

A

UTI complictaed by systemic symptoms or urinary structural abnormalities/stones

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What are the main risk factors for UTI?

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  1. Female
    • Short wide urethra
    • Proximity of urethra to anus
    • Increased risk with sexual activity
    • Pregnancy
  2. Catheterised patients
  3. Abnormalities of the urinary tract
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7
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What is the most common causative pathogen which causes UTI?

A

E. coli

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What is the most common mode of UTI infection?

A

Ascending infection

(bloodstream less common)

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9
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Which test is best for confirming the causative pathogen in UTI?

A

Culture

(dipstick gives much less information and poor confirmation)

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10
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What causes sepsis in gram negative bacteria?

A

Endotoxins

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Where do endotoxins live in gram negatives?

A

Lipopolysacchraide layer (strores LPS endotoxin)

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Proteus infection is associated with causing what when assoictaed with UTI?

A

Renal calculi

(Produces urease which breaks down urea to form ammonia, which increases urinary pH - precipitation of salts)

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13
Q

Pseudomonas is a gram negative _________ but not a ____________

A

Pseudomonas is a gram negative baclillus but not a coliform

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Which causes is P. aeruginosa associated with when causing UTIs?

A

Instrumentation and catheters

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15
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Which antibiotic is P. aeruginosa not resistant to?

A

Ciprofloxacin

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16
Q

How does ciprofloxacin function?

A

Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, which prevents “supercoiling” of bacterial DNA

17
Q

What is the most common cause of gram positive UTI?

A

Enterocci

(faecalis > faecium)

18
Q

Which gram postive organism commonly affects women of child bearing age and causes UTI?

A

S. saphrophyticus

19
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of UTI?

A
  1. Dysuria (pain passing urine)
  2. Frequency of urination
  3. Nocturia

(Haematuria, Fever, Loin pain associated with upper UTI)

20
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What is the best way to gain a sample?

A

Midstream sample

(need bladder sample)

(Suprapubic aspiration and ­Straight (in/out) catheter good scientifically, but bad for patient)

21
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Which patients should not have their urine dipsticked for infection diagnosis?

A

Elderly

Catheterised patients

22
Q

In which instance would asymptomatic bacteruria be tretaed and why?

A

Pregnancy

  1. Intra-uterine growth retardation
  2. Premature labour
  3. Increased risk of pyelonephritis
23
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How is a female lower UTI treated?

A

Trimethoprim or nitrofurantoin orally 3 days

24
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How is an uncatheterised male UTI treated?

A

Trimethoprim or nitrofurantoin orally 7 days

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How is a complicated UTI treated in the GP setting?
Complicated UTI or pyelonephritis (GP) ­Co-amoxiclav or co-trimoxazole (14 days)
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How is a complicated UTI treated in the hospital setting?
Complicated UTI or pyelonephritis (Hospital) ­Amoxicillin and gentamicin IV for 3 days ­(cotrimoxazole and gentamicin if penicillin allergy), stepdown as guided by antibiotic sensitivities
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What are the risks of gentamicin toxicity?
VIII nerve palsy (dizziness, hearing loss) Renal toxicity
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Which drug is the choice for ESBLs?
Meropenem
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Which drug is generally used if gentamicin cannot be used?
Aztreonam | (also used when eGFR \< 20)
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Why is trimethoprim avoided in the first trimester of pregnancy?
Inhibition of folic acid synthesis Can increases neural tube defects
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When is nitrofurantoin avoided?
1. Avoid in late pregnancy (can cause neonatal haemolysis) 2. Breast feeding 3. Children \<3 months old