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Re: bacteria
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 24 Oct 2000 14:26:18 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 24 Oct 2000, Julianna wrote: >
>During recents tests at a lab, everyhting came back normal, but I had
>bacteria in my urine. The doctor asked if I had signs of a bladder
>infection. I don't really have any, could I have a bladder infection
>and not know it? Could the bacteria be signs of anything else? Should I
>be on an antibiotic to clear it up?

IF the urine was from you peeing into a cup, then it is not a concern, as it is impossible for a woman with only 2 hands to avoid vaginal contamination of a urine specimen. If it was a catheter specimen, then treatment, even in the absence of symptoms might be warranted in some circumstances.

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