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Pyuria refers to urine which contains pus. Defined as the presence of 4 or more neutrophils per high power field of unspun, voided mid-stream urine. It can be sign of a bacterial urinary tract infection. Pyuria may be present in the septic patient, or in an older patient with pneumonia.
Sterile pyuria is urine which contain white blood cells (pus) while appearing sterile by standard culture techniques. Sterile pyuria is listed as a side-effect from some medications such as paracetamol (acetaminophen). Its occurrence is also associated with certain disease processes, such as Kawasaki Disease.
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What is pus in the urine mean in medical terms?
Pus in the urine, or pyuria, refers to the presence of white blood cells in the urine.
What is the Medical term meaning pertaining to pus?
It means that there is some kind of inflammation, usually an infection. You should call your doctor immediately.
What are white blood cells called when found in urine?
pyuria, means that pus and abnormal levels of leukocytes are present in the urine; a postitive result when testing for a urinary tract infection (UTI).
What is pyuria?
In everday term this refers to the presence of pus ( mucus) in the urine. Scientifically defined as the presence of 10 or more neutrophils per high power field of unspun, voided mid-stream urine. It can be sign of a bacterial urinary track infection . Pyuria may be present in the septic patient, or in an older patient with pneumonia.
What is the medical term meaning pus in the urination?
Pyuria is the medical definition for pus in the urine per the medical dictionary. This is called pyuria.
What disease is manifested by dysuria and pyuria?
A urinary tract infection
The presence of this material in the urine results in pyuria?
white blood cells
WHAT ARE White specks in urine?
If you have no other issues, it is normal to have little white specks, and/or a stringy white discharge in your urine. Fat deposits (tiny white lumpy things) are normal. Urinating is a means of discharging waste from the body, and all of the above is common.
What do i have if you have if white blood cells are in your urine and it hurts to urinate?
Usually white blood cells (leukocyte's) are found in the urine at raised levels when an infection is present.
What is conclusion if Urine C S test result shows Mild pyuria with heavy growth of isolate No gram-negative rods seen?
mild pyuria with heavy growth of iolate
What are the signs of Urinary Infection?
Some common signs of a urinary infection are: Blood in the urine, pain or burning with urination, pressure and cramping in the abdomen, constant need to void bladder, back or groin pain, to name a few.
What is wrong with a man who is running a fever and peeing pink?
Fever means there is an infection, and if his urine is pink it means there is blood in the urine. Most probably he has a kidney or urinary track infection. He may take chemical or natural antibiotics for the infection.
