in mixed cultures (except for S. aureus and S. saprophyticus) These organisms are not normally considered potential uropathogens. They are normal urethral flora and/or colonizing bacteria from the skin, vaginal or rectal areas.
What is a urogenital flora?
Urogenital Flora The type of bacterial flora found in the vagina depends on the age, pH, and hormonal levels of the host. Lactobacillus spp. predominate in female infants (vaginal pH, approximately 5) during the first month of life.
Is mixed growth in urine serious?
Mixed growth doubtful significance means a growth of more than one type of organism( a minimum of 3 organisms) in urine culture, and among the organisms, there is no predominating organism. This means the collected urine is contaminated during collection.
What does urogenital flora present mean?
Urogenital Flora The vaginal flora changes with the age of the individual, the vaginal pH, and hormone levels. Transient organisms (e.g., Candida spp.) frequently cause vaginitis.
Is mixed flora normal?
in mixed cultures (except for S. aureus and S. saprophyticus) These organisms are not normally considered potential uropathogens. They are normal urethral flora and/or colonizing bacteria from the skin, vaginal or rectal areas.
What is normal urogenital flora?
Normal Flora of the Urogenital Tract Urine is normally sterile, and since the urinary tract is flushed with urine every few hours, microorganisms have problems gaining access and becoming established.
What causes flora in urine?
The pathogen: the commensal flora. UTI is frequently caused by organisms which are normal commensals in the distal urethra and adjacent sites. The most common route of infection is by ascension. The well-recognized gender difference in the prevalence of UTI is clearly related to the short length of the female urethra.Nov 1, 1999