Genitourinary Infectious Disorders
Cystitis
Lower abdominal (usually suprapubic) pain
Increased frequency, burning on urination
**MCC = E.Coli**
Dx: Urinalysis, Urine culture to guide ABX regimen
Pyelonephritis
Ascending infection to the kidneys
Fever, flank pain, dysuria
+CVA tenderness & + WBC casts
Tx: Fluroquinolones or Aminoglycosides
Epididymitis and Orchitis
Scrotal pain, +/- fever, swelling
+Prehns sign
**MAGIC NUMBER IS 35**
>35 = E.coli is MCC
<35 = Chlamydia / Gonorrhea is MCC
Treatment based on age / appropriate organism
Prostatitis
Perineal pain, **BOGGY PROSTATE** on exam
**MAGIC NUMBER IS 35**
>35 = E.coli is MCC
<35 = Chlamydia / Gonorrhea is MCC
Treatment based on age / appropriate organism
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