Ms. Vance, age 28 years, has noticed urgency, frequency, and dysuria recently, as well as an unusual odor to the urine. Urinalysis indicated a heavy concentration of Escherichia coli in the urine, some pus, and WBCs. Ms. T was prescribed antibiotics, which she took for the first few days. This seemed to give her relief, but she then stopped taking the medication. Within a few days, the symptoms returned, but she decided to “just live with it.”

Question 1: Explain why women are predisposed to cystitis.
Question 2: What preventive measures are important in reducing recurrence?
Question 3: Discuss other signs and symptoms that may indicate cystitis.
Question 4: What potential problems may she experience if she does not adhere to the treatment prescribed?
Extra Resources to help you:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cystitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20371306
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cystitis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20371311
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRRS5JtPzwU&t=1s