1
Q
Actinomyces
A
Gram positive, anaerobes. Chronic infections of IUD birth control (intra-uterine devices)
2
Q
Lactobacillus spp.
A
Gram positive anaerobe. Major component of normal vaginal flora.
3
Q
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
A
Gram positive, coag negative. Common UTI bug in young women
4
Q
BK virus
A
Latent in kidney cells, a problem in kidney and bone marrow transplant patients
5
Q
Schistosoma species
A
Species haemotobium in venous plexus around bladder, eggs released into urine
6
Q
What are the three most common bugs for UTI’s?
A
E. Coli (gram negative rod)
Proteus mirabilis (gram negative rod)
Klebsiella pneumonia (gram negative rod)
-With asymptomatic bacteriuria, only treat pregnant and some immunocompromised.
