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What Causes Increased Epithelial Cells In Urine Test Of A Child?
Hi doctor, my baby is 1 year old last week she had urine infection now she is ok after giving antibiotic7 days.after finishing her antibiotic i did her urine test yesterday in which epithelial cell is 4-6/hpfwhich is more than before,pus cell 1-2/hpf which is less .is it ok to have increase epithelial cell now.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021
Hi,
This suggests normal shedding of epithelial cells from the urinary tract and is normal, especially following an episode of UTI.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
This suggests normal shedding of epithelial cells from the urinary tract and is normal, especially following an episode of UTI.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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