Pyuria is a urinary condition characterized by elevated white blood cells in the urine, most commonly caused by urinary tract infections. Some of the common symptoms of pyuria are cloudy urine, nausea, vomiting, bladder pain, fever and chills, discharge, and abdominal pain. Treatment usually involves antifungal medications and antibiotics.
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Why do I have bacteria and pus cells in my urine routine but not in the urine culture?
Query: Hello doctor, My urine routine shows a few pus cells with the presence of bacteria. But the urine culture shows no bacteria. My urologist says there is no need for treatment. But I am a little worried. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Sterile pyuria (pus cells but no growth on culture) can be due to a recently treated infection, a scar in the kidney due to an old infection, kidney stones, or infection due to unusual organisms. I suggest you do a... Read Full »