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URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS, PATHOPYSIOLOGY
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- 2. Introduction: Name :Kiran Raju Wahule Class : FY- B-pharm Div : B Roll no : 107 Subject: Pathophysiology Topic : Urinary tract infections
- 3. Content : What isUrinary tract infection? Types of urinary tract infections. Risk factors Symptoms Prevention Treatment
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- 5. Urinary tract infection Aurinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. UTIs are common type of bacterial infection, with women being more susceptible than men. Infections can range from mild and localised to severe and potentially damaging to the kidneys if left untreated.
- 6. Urinary tract infection Typesof urinary tract infections. UTIs are caused by micro-organisms or germs, usually bacteria. The different types of UTI can include: Urethritis – infection of the urethra Cystitis – infection of the bladder Pyelonephritis – infection of the kidneys Vaginitis – infection of the vagina.
- 7. Risk factors Some peopleare at greater risk than others of developing UTIs. These include: women sexually active women are vulnerable. people with urinary catheters – such as people who are critically ill, who can’t empty their own bladder people with diabetes – changes to the immune system make a person with diabetes more vulnerable to infection men with prostate problems such as an enlarged prostate gland that can cause the bladder to only partially empty babies – especially those born with physical problems (congenital abnormalities) of the urinary system.
- 8. Symptoms A burning feelingwhen you pee. A frequent or intense urge to pee, even though little comes out when you do Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling pee Feeling tired or shaky Fever or chills (a sign that the infection may have reached your kidneys) Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen
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- 10. Prevention Drink plenty ofwater and other fluids to flush the urinary system. Treat vaginal infections such as thrush or trichomonas quickly. Avoid using spermicide-containing products, particularly with a diaphragm contraceptive device. Go to the toilet as soon as you feel the urge to urinate, rather than holding on. Wipe yourself from front to back (urethra to anus) after going to the toilet. Empty your bladder after sex. Avoid constipation.
- 11. Treatment Amoxicillin/augmentin Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) Cephalexin (Keflex) Ciprofloxacin(Cipro) Fosfomycin (Monurol) Levofloxacin (Levaquin) Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Macrobid) Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)
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