Urinary Tract Infections
Cards (22)
- What is the most common bacterial infection in women?
- In which demographic is the prevalence of urinary tract infections high?
- What is the most common cause of urinary tract infections?
- Which bacterium is the primary pathogen in urinary tract infections?
- What type of organisms, besides Escherichia coli, can cause urinary tract infections?
- What are the two classifications of urinary tract infections?
- What does an upper UTI involve?
- What are the systemic manifestations associated with upper UTIs?
- What does a lower UTI involve?
- How does the location of a urinary tract infection affect its classification?
- What is the difference between initial and recurrent urinary tract infections?
- What is normally sterile above the urethra?
- What are the defence mechanisms of the urinary tract?
- What is one risk factor for urinary tract infections?
- How does sexual intercourse relate to urinary tract infections?
- What is the hematogenous route in relation to urinary tract infections?
- How common is the hematogenous route for urinary tract infections?
- What are the main defence mechanisms of the urinary tract against infections?
- If a patient has an indwelling urinary catheter, what is a potential risk they face?
- What role does urine play in the defence mechanisms of the urinary tract?
- What is a common health care-associated infection risk factor?
- How do health care-associated infections differ from other risk factors for urinary tract infections?