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Would Low Level Of Escherichia Coli In My Bladder Be Enough To Cause UTI Symptoms?

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Question : Taking the MicrogenDx urine test showed a low level of Escherichia coli in my bladder; would this be enough to cause UTI symptoms?
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can cause UTU symptoms.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
You have done urine culture and there is presence of E,coli bacteria, even though the load is low it can cause symptoms.
If you are symptomatic,antibiotics has to be started according to report.
Thanks
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Would Low Level Of Escherichia Coli In My Bladder Be Enough To Cause UTI Symptoms?

Brief Answer: It can cause UTU symptoms. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for the query. You have done urine culture and there is presence of E,coli bacteria, even though the load is low it can cause symptoms. If you are symptomatic,antibiotics has to be started according to report. Thanks