Urinary Tract Infection

TI

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What does the term Dysuria mean?
Painful/discomfort when urinating
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What are the 3 key diagnostic signs and symptoms of UTI
1. Dysuria
2. New nocturia
3. cloudy urine
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In women under 65yrs, what may a temperature of greater than 37.9 indicate?
pyelonephritis (kidney infection) or sepsis
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What is the strongest risk factor for UTI?
Sexual activity
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Why is post menopause a risk factor for UTI?
Due to the absence of oestrogen
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What causes fever ?
Exogenous pyrogens that induce the release of endogenous pyrogens
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What causes flank pain?
Flank pain is caused by the distension of the ureter or renal pelvis due to the inflammatory response
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What is Type 1 piliated Escherichia coli
A type of bacteria that bind in greater numbers to vaginal fluid. They lead to infections or inflammation of any part in the urinary system
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In women under 65yrs, what may a temperature of greater than 37.9 indicate?

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