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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Every single disease can manifest in a variety of ways. Please pick one at a time.
Here are some words: * Aciduria: a condition in which there is too much acid in the urine * Anuria: absence of urine * Azoturia: too much nitrogen substances in the urine * Curia: a court of justice * Dysuria: painful urination * Polyuria: excessive urination * Pyuria: presence of pus in the urine
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Pyuria is the medical definition for pus in the urine per the medical dictionary. This is called pyuria.
Pus in the urine, or pyuria, refers to the presence of white blood cells in the urine.
Pyuria is typically caused by an infection in the urinary tract, such as a bladder or kidney infection. Other possible causes include sexually transmitted infections, kidney stones, or inflammation in the urinary tract. Rarely, pyuria can be a sign of a more serious condition such as tuberculosis.
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