what are the causes of urine culture negative bacteriuria?
Could be tuberculosis of the kidney(renal system) (
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Which antibiotics must be given in pregnancy to treat asymptomatic bacteriuria?
Most patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria do not need treatment because the bacteria isn't causing any harm. However, certain groups are at a higher risk for kidney infections if they develop asymptomatic bacteriuria. Those at risk include:
* People with diabetes
* Elderly people
* Pregnant women -- if asymptomatic bacteriuria is left untreated, up to 40% will develop a kidney infection.
You need to see a Doctor. How did you find out you had high levels of bacteria in your urine without seeing a doctor? Do I get Best Answer? :):) (
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Do I have a bladder infection?
Here are the symptoms of a bladder infection.
1. A strong, persistent urge to urinate
2. A burning sensation when urinating
3. Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
4. Blood in the urine (hematuria) or cloudy, strong-smelling urine
5. Bacteria in the urine (bacteriuria
but I only have the symptoms of 1 and 3. could I be pregnant?
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There are a list of symptoms that are tied to every type of infection or disease and no one person will have all of the symptoms listed for that infection or disease. You will need to go see your doctor in order to find out if you have a bladder infection. But you need to go get checked right away because if left untreated, assuming you do have a bladder infection, it could turn into a kidney infection. If you think you may be pregnant than you should have listed that you have missed your period or have sore breast. But as I said you can be pregnant or have a bladder infection but not have all of the symptoms listed. Just go see a doctor and tell him all of your issues and he will know which tests to run. (
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Pls give me detail about this C/s Urine Test ?
One of my friend's c/s urine test report is below: Direct microscopy (Uncenrifuged sample) shows no pus cell NO BACTERIURIA Notes:Method-Aerobic Culture at37degrees C. Pls give me details about it.
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A urine C&C is for "Culture and Sensitivity" - the culture determines what kind of bacteria it is, the sensitivity determines what antobiotics need to be used on it. Direct microscopy means they just looked at the pee under a microscope instead of filtering out just the solid parts. No pus and no bacteruria means there is no bacteria present in the urine. Aerobic culture at 37 degrees means they tested for bacteria that can live when exposed to oxygen (which bladder infection bacteria are), and they were tested at body temperature meaning that the method did not kill the bacteria and allowed it to grow in the specimen tray which would make it easier to see. (
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Still at a loss as to what's wrong with me. Please Help!!!!?
Urine culture read: “Results suggest gross contamination/inappropriate handling. Repeat 10000 CFU per ml Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B). CDC recommends pregnant women w/group B Streptococcus bacteriuria receive intrapartum chemoprophylaxis.” PCP never discussed pregnancy. B/W shows low blood count. PCP says urine & bloodwork are fine. Wk later each time I’d urine/wipe, brownish/yellowish/light pinkish mucous. Then bled heavy w/severe cramps (doubled over), very dark brownish/red blood w/heavy clots, vomit/lightheaded. PCP says ultrasound normal. Shows retroverted (tipped) uterus, nabothian cysts in cervix, endometrial stripe, fluid in right adnexa & cul-de-sac. Unclear what any of this means. Tech performed test on an empty bladder. Had 2 test, one was to be NPOx6h and then I was to fill-up with liquids wait 1hr, then have pelvic U/S. Tech said I didn’t need to fill-up, even had me empty my bladder during the pelvic U/S. I always thought the bladder was to be full for pelvic U/S.
Please note: I haven’t seen GYN. A brief history: At the onset of this, I gained 10 lbs in 3 days, then another 10 within 2 weeks, but my weight is still within normal limits and I am not overweight. The initial weight gain started to drop, but my stomach is still swollen. I’ve never had a small stomach, even when I was in a size 1. My stomach has been “saggy-like’ with a pouch since I had my first child. Even when I have gained weight and was overweight, it still had that “saggy-like” look to it. Now it has a “round/full like” look to it. I look about 5-6 months pregnant. Even if I were pregnant, it would only be 6 weeks or less. I’m still experiencing lower abdominal cramping with some back cramping, spotting, nausea, vomiting lightheadedness and sensitivity to smell. At first I thought it was my gallbladder, but I have no gallstones, although I do experience gallbladder attacks. Could it be something I am missing?
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Infant UTI?
We were in a small dilemma on one issue regarding Esha’s health and thought of writing to you. We would be grateful if you could kindly consult some good doctor on what line of action we should take.
During examination of Esha’s Urine Culture they have found the presence of E. Coli bacteria (100,000 organisms/ml – which is significant). However, in the Routine Urine test there is no indication of Pus cells. The test has been repeated a number of times and is showing the same result. Esha has had a couple of bouts of fever (upto 100.5 degrees) over the last one and a half months. We have also got the ultrasound of abdomen done, which is normal.
Now there are two clear views amongst the Peadiatricians here:
One doctor says that this must be treated for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) by giving antibiotics as repeated tests have shown presence of E Coli.
Esha’s Urine Culture test shows that this bacteria is sensitive to Amikacin,
Cefoperazone+Sulbactum, Meropenem, Piperacillin+Tazobactum, and
Nitrofurantoin. These are all very strong antibiotics. They have suggested that the only antibiotic that can be given without hospitalization is Nitrofurantoin.
The other doctor has insisted that Esha has no symptoms of UTI and this is a case of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria. It should not be treated with antibiotics.
In fact if treated it increases the risk of symptomatic UTI at a later date.
This clearly puts us in a difficult choice.
We would be grateful if you could consult some good doctor and tell us about their thinking on this issue. The jury seems to be clearly divided.
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There should not be e.coli in urine at all! Urine is naturally sterile. You need to start practicing better hygiene. Let me guess. This is a girl? Please, please, please start being more careful and practicing scrupulous hygiene in that area, or you are in for a serious situation. Be happy that (s)he is asymptomatic for now, hope that (s)he can get rid of the current e.coli infection using her own immune system, and don't let her get another infection. (
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Still at a loss as to what's wrong with me. Please Help!!!!?
Urine culture read: “Results suggest gross contamination/inappropriate handling. Repeat 10000 CFU per ml Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B). CDC recommends pregnant women w/group B Streptococcus bacteriuria receive intrapartum chemoprophylaxis.” PCP never discussed pregnancy. B/W shows low blood count. PCP says urine & bloodwork are fine. Wk later each time I’d urine/wipe, brownish/yellowish/light pinkish mucous. Then bled heavy w/severe cramps (doubled over), very dark brownish/red blood w/heavy clots, vomit/lightheaded. PCP says ultrasound normal. Shows retroverted (tipped) uterus, nabothian cysts in cervix, endometrial stripe, fluid in right adnexa & cul-de-sac. Unclear what any of this means. Tech performed test on an empty bladder. Had 2 test, one was to be NPOx6h and then I was to fill-up with liquids wait 1hr, then have pelvic U/S. Tech said I didn’t need to fill-up, even had me empty my bladder during the pelvic U/S. I always thought the bladder was to be full for pelvic U/S.
Please note: I haven’t seen GYN. A brief history: At the onset of this, I gained 10 lbs in 3 days, then another 10 within 2 weeks, but my weight is still within normal limits and I am not overweight. The initial weight gain started to drop, but my stomach is still swollen. I’ve never had a small stomach, even when I was in a size 1. My stomach has been “saggy-like’ with a pouch since I had my first child. Even when I have gained weight and was overweight, it still had that “saggy-like” look to it. Now it has a “round/full like” look to it. I look about 5-6 months pregnant. Even if I were pregnant, it would only be 6 weeks or less. I’m still experiencing lower abdominal cramping with some back cramping, spotting, nausea, vomiting lightheadedness and sensitivity to smell. At first I thought it was my gallbladder, but I have no gallstones, although I do experience gallbladder attacks. Could it be something I am missing?
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It sounds like your urine test was negative due to contamination, for the thing they were testing for. However, they did find that you are positive for strep, meaning you need an antibiotic at birth, or else for the baby after birth.
Low blood count probably means platlets, which means you're anemic and need more iron.
The tests after the bleeding indicate that you have blood trapped in the uterus around the sac, and you are bleeding due to that, and not loss of pregnancy.
You need a full bladder for an external US, not an internal pelvic, they are looking around the bladder from inside, not through.
You need to call your PCP's office and get the straight word from them, or else go to the office and ask a nurse to explain things to you. (
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