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Urinary Tract Infection

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Q. Discuss the mechanism, signs/symptoms, and treatment of UTI in the

light of recent literature.

Answer:

Urinary Tract Infection:

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the urinary system. This type of infection can involve your urethra (a condition called urethritis), kidneys (a condition called pyelonephritis) or bladder, (a condition called cystitis). Your urine typically doesn’t contain bacteria (germs). Urine is a by-product of our filtration system—the kidneys. When waste products and excess water is removed from your blood by the kidneys, urine is created. Normally, urine moves through your urinary system without any contamination. However, bacteria can get into the urinary system from outside of the body, causing problems like infection and inflammation. This is a urinary tract infection (UTI).

In the Light of Recent Literature:

How common are urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Urinary tract infections are very common, occurring in 1 out of 5 women sometime in their lifetime. Though UTIs are common in women, they can also happen to men, older adults and children. One to 2% of children develop urinary tract infections. Each year, 8 million to 10 million visits to doctors are for urinary tract infections.

Who gets urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Anyone can get a urinary tract infection, but they are more common in women. This is because the urethra (tube the carries urine out of the body) in females is shorter and closer to the anus, where E. coli bacteria are common. Older adults also are at higher risk for developing cystitis. This increased risk may be due to incomplete emptying of the bladder. There are several medical conditions that can be related to this, including an enlarged prostate or a bladder prolapse (a condition where the bladder falls or slips out of its usual position). If you get frequent urinary tract infections, your healthcare provider may do tests to check for other health problems -such as diabetes or an abnormal urinary system-that may be contributing to your infections. People with frequent UTIs are occasionally given low-dose antibiotics for a period of time to prevent the infection from coming back. This cautious approach to treating frequent UTIs is because your body can develop a resistance to the antibiotic and you can get other types of infections, such as C. diff colitis. This practice is used very infrequently.

Causes of UTI according Recent Literature:

Urinary tract infections are caused by microorganisms-usually bacteria-that enter the urethra and bladder, causing inflammation and infection. Though a UTI most commonly happens in the urethra and bladder, bacteria can also travel up the ureters and infect your kidneys. More than 90% of bladder infection (cystitis) cases are caused by E. coli, a bacterium normally found in the intestines.

Symptoms of UTI according to Recent Literature:

A urinary tract infection causes the lining of the urinary tract to become red and irritated (inflammation), which may produce some of the following symptoms:

 Pain in the side (flank), abdomen or pelvic area.  Pressure in the lower pelvis.  Frequent need to urinate (frequency), urgent need to urinate (urgency) and Incontinence (urine leakage).  Painful urination (dysuria) and blood in the urine.  The need to urinate at night.  Abnormal urine color (cloudy urine) and strong or foul-smelling urine.

Other symptoms that may be associated with a urinary tract infection include:

 Pain during sex  Penis pain  Flank (side of the body) pain or lower back pain  Fatigue  Fever (temperature above 100 degrees Fahrenheit) and chills  Vomiting  Mental changes or confusion

Diagnosis and Tests of UTI according to Recent Literature:

Our doctor will use the following tests to diagnose a urinary tract infection:

Urinalysis: This test will examine the urine for red blood cells, white blood cells and

bacteria. The number of white and red blood cells found in your urine can actually indicate an infection.

Urine culture: A urine culture is used to determine the type of bacteria in your urine. This

is an important test because it helps determine the appropriate treatment.

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Urinary Tract Infection

Course: Secondary education (EDU 329)

18 Documents
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University: Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology

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Q. Discuss the mechanism, signs/symptoms, and treatment of UTI in the
light of recent literature.
Answer:
Urinary Tract Infection:
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the urinary system. This type of infection
can involve your urethra (a condition called urethritis), kidneys (a condition called
pyelonephritis) or bladder, (a condition called cystitis). Your urine typically doesn’t contain
bacteria (germs). Urine is a by-product of our filtration system—the kidneys. When waste
products and excess water is removed from your blood by the kidneys, urine is created.
Normally, urine moves through your urinary system without any contamination. However,
bacteria can get into the urinary system from outside of the body, causing problems like
infection and inflammation. This is a urinary tract infection (UTI).
In the Light of Recent Literature:
How common are urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Urinary tract infections are very common, occurring in 1 out of 5 women sometime in their
lifetime. Though UTIs are common in women, they can also happen to men, older adults and
children. One to 2% of children develop urinary tract infections. Each year, 8 million to 10
million visits to doctors are for urinary tract infections.
Who gets urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Anyone can get a urinary tract infection, but they are more common in women. This is
because the urethra (tube the carries urine out of the body) in females is shorter and closer to
the anus, where E. coli bacteria are common. Older adults also are at higher risk for
developing cystitis. This increased risk may be due to incomplete emptying of the bladder.
There are several medical conditions that can be related to this, including an enlarged prostate
or a bladder prolapse (a condition where the bladder falls or slips out of its usual position). If
you get frequent urinary tract infections, your healthcare provider may do tests to check for
other health problems -such as diabetes or an abnormal urinary system-that may be
contributing to your infections. People with frequent UTIs are occasionally given low-dose
antibiotics for a period of time to prevent the infection from coming back. This cautious
approach to treating frequent UTIs is because your body can develop a resistance to the
antibiotic and you can get other types of infections, such as C. diff colitis. This practice is
used very infrequently.
Causes of UTI according Recent Literature:

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