WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2000: Re: urinalysis report

Re: urinalysis report

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Apr 2000 12:07:57 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 28 Apr 2000, Anne wrote: >
>I had a urinary tract infection and my GYN gave me Macrobid for 1 week.
>Shortly after this, I had a sinus infection and I took Amoxicillin for a
>2 week period. During this time, I went in for my routine physical. The
>primary physician ordered a routine urine. I waited until I was off the
>antibiotic 3 days and had the urine done.
> The results were: ( these were the abnormal results)
> Few bacteria present
> WBC/HPF 30-40
> WBC Esterase 2+
> Appearance- Hazy
>Does this sound like I could still have an infection? I see my GYN Mon.
>and was wondering if I should mention this.
> Appreciate your help-Anne

Anne Definitely tell your gyn. You may have been reinfected. He may want to do a formal culture of the urine to see exactly which bacteria is there and what antibiotic will eradicate it. Good Luck.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
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