UTIs Flashcards by Daniel Buckley | Brainscape

Q

Common causes of UTIs

A

E.Coli (80%)
Proteus Species (5%)
Staph. Saprophytiocus (10%)
Others (5%)

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VIrulence factors of E. Coli

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Type 1 pilli for bladder
Flagella up the ureters
PAP pilli in the kidneys

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Host Factors that predisposose

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Short urethra
Sexual Intercourse
Catherter
Wiping inwards
un-circumscised
Incomplete bladder emptying

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Treatment

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Co-amoxy, Cephaahexin or tri-methoprim

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