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What Does Presence Of Pus Cells In Stool Examination Report Indicate?

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Posted on Fri, 14 Oct 2016
Question: In my stool test pus 2-4/h.p.r is it normal?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Normal

Detailed Answer:
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A pus cell count of 2-4/hpf in stool is to be considered normal and is not a cause of concern. It does not indicate likelihood of a bacterial infection.

Let me know if I could help further.

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What Does Presence Of Pus Cells In Stool Examination Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Normal Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. A pus cell count of 2-4/hpf in stool is to be considered normal and is not a cause of concern. It does not indicate likelihood of a bacterial infection. Let me know if I could help further. Regards