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What Causes White Blood Cells In Urine While Treating Hepatitis C?

What other factorsif any) besides N.G.U. Or any S.T.D. Could cause white blood cells to be found in urin? I am Hep.C. Positive and it is chronic going on 5 years now. Im a smoker. Sexually active. ( my partners are aware of my condition, which kinda frightens me too lol)
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Hello,

Presence of white blood cells in urine is suggestive of bacterial infection. I suggest you to get a urine culture with drug sensitivity to identify the bacteria and most suitable antibiotic.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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What Causes White Blood Cells In Urine While Treating Hepatitis C?

Hello, Presence of white blood cells in urine is suggestive of bacterial infection. I suggest you to get a urine culture with drug sensitivity to identify the bacteria and most suitable antibiotic. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist