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Does Mild Proteus Mirabilis Bacteria In My Urine Culture Indicate UTI?

I have mild proteus mirabilis bacteria in my urine culture. Per ob gyne physical chk up, she said i also hve bacteria in vagina so it could be why i have the urine culture results n presctibed me suppository.Im confused if i do hve uti or another infection. If i do hve uti will the suppository help me . Or is it ineffective and i should tke oral? Im pregnnt 5 th month. Also have yeast for a month alredy due to an antibiotic which is why i am afraid to tke again
Thu, 11 Dec 2014
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

In my opinion you should repeat the urine culture and sensitivity testing.

As you have vaginal bacterial infection it is likely that Proteus mirabilis in culture is because of contamination.

If you find same organism again in urine we can say you have urinary tract infection.

Please continue your previous medications as per doctors advice.

Drinking plenty of water can help clear the urinary tract infections.

Please maintain the local hygiene it helps clear infection fast.


I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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Does Mild Proteus Mirabilis Bacteria In My Urine Culture Indicate UTI?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should repeat the urine culture and sensitivity testing. As you have vaginal bacterial infection it is likely that Proteus mirabilis in culture is because of contamination. If you find same organism again in urine we can say you have urinary tract infection. Please continue your previous medications as per doctors advice. Drinking plenty of water can help clear the urinary tract infections. Please maintain the local hygiene it helps clear infection fast. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.