Question

QUESTIOS 1. TOPIC: O :New of UTIs A. What is a UTI? Provide a description of the disease as if you were explaining it to a friend who does not know any scientific terms or concepts. B. Which urinary system structures can be affected by a UTI? Explain how the structure and function of these structures is compromised by the infection. 2. TOPIC: Microorganisms cause UTIs A. Give the specific names of 2 common bacteria that cause UTIs. Example: Staphylococcus aureus (Genus and species) B. What are the potential sources of bacteria that cause UTIs? In other words, where do the bacteria come from? C. How do the bacteria enter the urinary tract?

Answer 1

1 a. UTI or Urinary Tract Infections are the infections in the kidney, urethra, bladder etc. due to entry of Bacteria which may enter to bladder or urethra. These causes irritation in bladder mainly in womens.

b. In UTIs mainly kidney, ureters, urethra and bladder is affacted. As in women urethra is shorter and may easily enter into bladder often during sex bacteria may enter.

2. a. Most common caused by Escherichia coli and Klebsiella sp.

b. These bacteria genrally present in digestive tract and may enter into urinary system.

c. Bacteria may enter into urinary system when sexual intercourse mainly.