Renal & Urology — Flashcards

What are the investigations for epididymo-orchitis? _____ to investigate UTI NAAT to investigate STI

Hint: 2

Prehn sign (relief of pain when lifting testes) is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Epididymitis < _____ years are mainly caused by STIs (Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae) Epididymitis > 35 years & children are mainly caused by UTIs (E. coli)

When taking a urine sample for urine dipstick or culture, instruct the patient to collect it _____

What non-pathological state is associated with UTIs? _____

Urinary tract infection typically arises by bacteria _____ into the bladder from the vaginal introitus

_____ presents with fever

Hint: testicular torsion/epididymo-orchitis

What is the management for epididymo-orchitis with suspected UTI cause? _____

Hint: specific

_____ are at ↑ risk of UTIs because of a shorter urethra

Hint: sex

_____ = acute onset (hours) Epididymo-orchitis = slower onset (days)

Hint: testicular torsion/epididymo-orchitis