What Causes Occasional Bacteria In Urine?

Posted on Wed, 12 Aug 2015

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Question : My pre-op urinalysis indicated occasional bacteria. Is that normal? Do I need to be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (35 minutes later)

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.

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