Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Staph Infection In A 10 Year Old?
My son has a urine dip in Dr office on Tuesday and they said there were minimal white blood cells in urine but not too concerned. Sent urine off to lab and received a call today that my 10 yr old sons urine culture came back that staph was found. He says this is not a common occurance and he want him to see a urologist. Any ideas what could have caused this??
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
Hi.... with the pus cells in the urine routine being normal and staphylococcus growing in the urine culture, I feel that it is only a contaminant. You need not worry about this.
Moreover you have not said anything about high grade fever, pain in the abdomen, pain or burning sensation while passing urine and vomiting, which are the signs of urinary infection.
So I feel that this is not a urinary infection and the urine culture is growing only contaminant.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Moreover you have not said anything about high grade fever, pain in the abdomen, pain or burning sensation while passing urine and vomiting, which are the signs of urinary infection.
So I feel that this is not a urinary infection and the urine culture is growing only contaminant.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....