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What Does Escherichia Coli In Urine Test Mean?
I came to know that i have urine infection and my report says 2-3 pus cells, occasional epithelial cells and gram negative bacilli were seen and under heading isolate-1 it is Escherichia coli adn colony count 100000/ml. What it mean doctor? And is this dangerous? Please answer my query. Thank you
Thu, 23 May 2019
Hello,
E.coli is gram-negative bacteria, a common pathogen causing urinary tract infection.
* The colony count of 1 lac unit is significant clinically and should be handled precisely to avoid secondary complications as pyelonephritis or others.
- In my clinic, I recommend intravenous antibiotics with 3rd generation cephalosporins as ceftriaxone or else
- Supportive intravenous fluids if oral intake is not sufficient.
- Urinary alkaliser as potassium citrate or cranberry sachets
- Anti-inflammatory medications with trypsin and chymotrypsin molecules
- Ultrasound of the abdomen & pelvis as per the clinical need
- Follow up urine microscopy after 5 days of proper medications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
E.coli is gram-negative bacteria, a common pathogen causing urinary tract infection.
* The colony count of 1 lac unit is significant clinically and should be handled precisely to avoid secondary complications as pyelonephritis or others.
- In my clinic, I recommend intravenous antibiotics with 3rd generation cephalosporins as ceftriaxone or else
- Supportive intravenous fluids if oral intake is not sufficient.
- Urinary alkaliser as potassium citrate or cranberry sachets
- Anti-inflammatory medications with trypsin and chymotrypsin molecules
- Ultrasound of the abdomen & pelvis as per the clinical need
- Follow up urine microscopy after 5 days of proper medications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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