Signs/Symptoms
Sexual intercourse, use of antibiotics, new sexual partners.
What are risk factors?
analyzing urine for red blood cells, white blood cells or bacteria
What is urinalysis
What organs/structures are affected by an upper UTI?
Kidneys, Ureters
chills/shivers, very high temperature, vomiting and nausea
What are the symptoms of urosepsis?
Bacteria enters the urethra and ascends into the bladder
What is cystitis?
Drink plenty fluids, drink cranberry juice, perform proper peri-care
How to prevent UTIs
Urethra, Bladder
What structures are affected by a lower UTI?
pain and burning sensation during urination
What is dysuria?
An inability to remove the urine from the bladder.
What is urinary retention?
Ciprofloxicin (Cipro)
An antibiotic often used to treat UTIs?
One of the main cause of urinary retention in men.
What is BPH
What is the bacteria most commonly causing UTIs?
Escherichia coli (E. Coli)
a common urine test that can detect UTI almost immediately.
What is a dipstick test?
Analgesics
What is pain medication?
Infection of the Kidneys
Pyelonephritis
An enlarge prostate
What is Benign prostatic hyperplasia?
What is the area that the bacteria causing frequent UTIs originates from?
gastrointestinal tract
Pyridium
What is medication used to treat dysuria.
Surgical removal of the bladder.
What is cystectomy?