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Urine infection
My Mom got severe urine infection UTI. When admitted to hospital routine urine shows 150-200 pus cells, however same day culture report shows no bacteria is this possible? Or report is reliable?
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Culture can be negative based on the use of antibiotics and sample storage. So just repeat the test and follow the docs advice
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You have to repeat the test
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