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What Is The Cause And Treatment For UTI?
Question: Hello, I have a urinary tract infection My urine culture came back positive forOrganism Citrobacter freundii
10,000-100,000 CFU/ml
My Urine test results
Blood, POC Negative Negative
Urobilinogen, POC Normal (0.0-0.2 mg/dL) Normal (0.0-0.2 mg/dL)
Bilirubin, POC Negative Negative
Protein, POC 30 mg/dL (1+) Negative
Nitrite, POC Negative Negative
Ketones, POC Negative Negative
Glucose, POC Negative Negative
pH, POC 6.0 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5
Specific Gravity, POC 1.020 1.005, 1.010, 1.015, 1.020, 1.025, 1.030
Leukocytes, POC Moderate (2+ or 500/uL) Negative
Color, POC Yellow Yellow, XXXXXXX
Clarity, POC Slightly Cloudy Clear
Urine Type, POC Random
I would like to know if this could all possibly be caused by the infection. I am scheduled for my second urethral dilation this year. Thank you in Advan
10,000-100,000 CFU/ml
My Urine test results
Blood, POC Negative Negative
Urobilinogen, POC Normal (0.0-0.2 mg/dL) Normal (0.0-0.2 mg/dL)
Bilirubin, POC Negative Negative
Protein, POC 30 mg/dL (1+) Negative
Nitrite, POC Negative Negative
Ketones, POC Negative Negative
Glucose, POC Negative Negative
pH, POC 6.0 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5
Specific Gravity, POC 1.020 1.005, 1.010, 1.015, 1.020, 1.025, 1.030
Leukocytes, POC Moderate (2+ or 500/uL) Negative
Color, POC Yellow Yellow, XXXXXXX
Clarity, POC Slightly Cloudy Clear
Urine Type, POC Random
I would like to know if this could all possibly be caused by the infection. I am scheduled for my second urethral dilation this year. Thank you in Advan
Brief Answer:
Yes definitely caused by infection.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX
Good Day and thank you for being with Healthcare Magic!
Let me start of with your Urinalysis. Your urine contains plenty of pus cells (leucocytes) which is indicative of active urinary tract infection. This is confirmed by your urine culture result which showed growth of Citrobacter bacteria. This bacteria is a culprit in UTIs and largely considered a uropathogen ( bacteria that may cause UTIs). Your infection should be treated with antibiotics and the choice of antibiotic would largely depend on the sensitivity pattern that is also in your culture result.
I believe you should be treated first before undergoing a urethral dilation to prevent spread of infection to other body system. You may be suffering from atrophic urethritis which is fairly common among menopausal women. This is also makes you more prone to develop UTIs due to urinary stagnation inside the urinary bladder and loss of the natural barrier in the urethra that prevents bacterial migration.
I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://www.HealthcareMagic.com/doctors/dr-manuel-c-see-iv/66014 I would gladly help you. Best wishes.
Regards,
Manuel C. See IV, M.D. DPBU FPUA
Yes definitely caused by infection.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX
Good Day and thank you for being with Healthcare Magic!
Let me start of with your Urinalysis. Your urine contains plenty of pus cells (leucocytes) which is indicative of active urinary tract infection. This is confirmed by your urine culture result which showed growth of Citrobacter bacteria. This bacteria is a culprit in UTIs and largely considered a uropathogen ( bacteria that may cause UTIs). Your infection should be treated with antibiotics and the choice of antibiotic would largely depend on the sensitivity pattern that is also in your culture result.
I believe you should be treated first before undergoing a urethral dilation to prevent spread of infection to other body system. You may be suffering from atrophic urethritis which is fairly common among menopausal women. This is also makes you more prone to develop UTIs due to urinary stagnation inside the urinary bladder and loss of the natural barrier in the urethra that prevents bacterial migration.
I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://www.HealthcareMagic.com/doctors/dr-manuel-c-see-iv/66014 I would gladly help you. Best wishes.
Regards,
Manuel C. See IV, M.D. DPBU FPUA
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