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What I The Relationship Between Pus Cells And Epithelial Cells?
Dear sir
I am a medical student and i am confused about urine analysis
is there a relation between pus cells and epithelial cells in urine analysis?
what about pus cells of 20 / HPF is this consider infection? and what about 70 cells/HPF? i read alot and so get confused
Many thanks
I am a medical student and i am confused about urine analysis
is there a relation between pus cells and epithelial cells in urine analysis?
what about pus cells of 20 / HPF is this consider infection? and what about 70 cells/HPF? i read alot and so get confused
Many thanks
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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Both are considered infection. However, UTI is specifically identified by number bacteria in urine culture. Epithelial cells are from skin lining whereas pus cells are due to infection.
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Thank You for consulting HealthcareMagic!
Both are considered infection. However, UTI is specifically identified by number bacteria in urine culture. Epithelial cells are from skin lining whereas pus cells are due to infection.
Stay healthy and thank you for consulting! You can contact me again anytime, if you need clarifications or further assistance in future. Kindly rate the answer if you are satisfied.
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