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| What part of the urinary system is ideal for bacterial growth? |
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| How does the reproductive system promote exchange of m/os? |
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| Hwo does urine prevent bacterial infection? |
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| What are some common bacteria of the anterior urethra? |
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Staphylococcus epidermidis and Enterococcus faecalis
(as well as some alpha-hemolytic bacteria and Corynebacteria)
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| What are predominant bacteria of the vagina? |
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- Lactobacillus acidophilus
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How does Lactobacillus acidophilus prevent pathogenic growth?
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- it keeps vaginal pH low(3.8-4.5)
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| What hormone promotes the growth of lactobacillus in the vagina? |
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| estrogens, by enhancing the production of glycogen. |
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| What phases of the vagina increase the liklihood of infection? |
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| Pregnancy and menopause(as it reduces the amont of lactobacilli) |
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| inflammation of the bladder |
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| coliforms(E.coli, or Staph saprophyticus) |
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| How many coliforms/ml in female urine sample consistutes a probable infection? |
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| How to test for Cystitis? |
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| Urine test for leukocyte esterase (LE), an enzyme produced by neutrophils |
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| Possible treatments for Cystitis? |
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Antibiotics such as –Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, fluoroquinolone antibiotics or ampicillin
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| What are some symptoms of urethritus? |
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dysuria, painful or difficult urination
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| Inflammation of the kidneys |
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What is the bacterium responsible for Pyelonephritis?
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How to test for pyelonephritis?
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•>10,000 CFU/ml and a positive LE test
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How to treat pyelonephritis?
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| broad-spectrum antibiotics, e.g. second or third generation cephalosporin |
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What causes a Bacterial vaginosis infection?
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–Due to changing condition within vagina. Rise in pH, light discharge (fishy smell)
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