Why Are UTIs Considered Serious and Why Should They Be

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why are UTIs considered serious and why should they be treated promptly?

• A) They are uncomfortable and are treated to control pain.
• B) If left untreated, the infection can travel up into the kidneys, causing a more serious infection.
• C) They are caused by notifiable pathogens and should be reported to the health department.
• D) They should be treated promptly to prevent them from becoming recurring infections.

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Definitions:

Parasite

An organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food from or at the expense of its host.

Culture and Sensitivity

A laboratory test that involves growing bacteria or other microorganisms from a sample to identify the cause of an infection and determine which antibiotics will effectively treat it.

Acid-Fast Stain

A staining procedure for identifying bacteria that have a waxy cell wall.

Antibiotics

Medicinal substances used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, crucial for treating bacterial infections.