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What Causes Occasional Bacteria In Urine?
Question: My pre-op urinalysis indicated occasional bacteria. Is that normal? Do I need to be concerned?
Brief Answer:
Occasional bacteria in urine may be due to contamination.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Occasional bacteria in urine may be due to contamination.
You may need repeat test in sterile conditions and clinical correlation.
Generally occasional bacteria in urine is not concerning if pus cells/WBC are within normal limit in urine.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Occasional bacteria in urine may be due to contamination.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Occasional bacteria in urine may be due to contamination.
You may need repeat test in sterile conditions and clinical correlation.
Generally occasional bacteria in urine is not concerning if pus cells/WBC are within normal limit in urine.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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