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How To Prevent Urinary Infection During Pregnancy?

Hi there I am 27 weeks preganant and I recently had my urine test done. All is well except for the pus cell count which is between 10=15 also the epithelial cells count between 8-10. I want to know if its harmful and how to prevent such infection? the cause as well as the diagnosis? Thanks Shumaila
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the urinary tract infections are common in pregnancy.The presence of 10-15 pus cells indicate urinary tract infection(UTI).You will need a course of antibiotics for it.The UTI or any other infection might provoke preterm labour by irritating the uterus.So take adequate fluids upto 3 litres per day to prevent UTI.Cranberry juice also helps in preventing UTI.Nothing to worry.It will subside with apt treatment.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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How To Prevent Urinary Infection During Pregnancy?

Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the urinary tract infections are common in pregnancy.The presence of 10-15 pus cells indicate urinary tract infection(UTI).You will need a course of antibiotics for it.The UTI or any other infection might provoke preterm labour by irritating the uterus.So take adequate fluids upto 3 litres per day to prevent UTI.Cranberry juice also helps in preventing UTI.Nothing to worry.It will subside with apt treatment. Best regards...Dr.Srilatha