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What Does It Indicate When Pus Cells And Reducing Agent Is Present In Stool Test Of An Infant?

Posted on Sun, 11 Apr 2021

Question: Hi

My baby is 2 months old.The PUS cell count was 2-4 hf in stool examination.Is it normal?

She was on antibiotic treatment from past 5 days for bacterial infection.

Also the reducing agent is present instool test.what does this indicate?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Pus cell count normal.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Let me assure you that a pus cell count of 2-4/hpf is normal and nothing to be concerned about. Presence of reducing agent in stool indicates presence of undigested food matter (loosely speaking) in stool. It can happen in a number of conditions including lactose intolerance. It may or may not be a cause for concern. Clinical correlation is needed.

Feel free to write back.

Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (8 minutes later)

Is reducing substance in stool a serious thing or it goes off after the bacterial infection is gone

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly you need not bother.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. Possibly it is unrelated to the infection. If she does not have any other problems like frequent episodes of loose stools, just do not bother.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D