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What Does This Urine Culture Report Indicate?

I am a Woman , 64 old, 5 3 , 169 Pounds , I got urine culture results . During a routine exam, was some blood on the urine. (no visible) -7,000 CFU Alpha strep -2,000 CFU Staph sp -710,000 CFU Diphtheroids What means please. Thank you so much. Shalom
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Hello,

This urine test means that you have bacteria in it and you need treatment for it such as antibiotics. However, talk with your doctor about what kind of antibiotic you need.

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

Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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What Does This Urine Culture Report Indicate?

Hello, This urine test means that you have bacteria in it and you need treatment for it such as antibiotics. However, talk with your doctor about what kind of antibiotic you need. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist