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How To Treat The Presence Of E-coli In The Urine?
Hi Dr. My son got UTI in Nov and after 1 course of Zinacef (3.6cc/day and 9 days in a roll). Since I don't want him undergo VCUG, we keep on checking his urine every month. Last week, we found there is no increase in WBC, but small amount of E-Coli found in the urine. We take him for re-check, since the lab suspect urine was contaminated, but E-coli still found in second trial. Pls advise is it normal if small amount e-coli found in urine and will it cause my son hv UTI later? Thks
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If the culture report is taken after initiation of Antibiotics, presence of E coli is considered significant.
If the culture is before the antibiotics, if the CFU unit is > 10 to the power of 5 then it is significant
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
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Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
If the culture report is taken after initiation of Antibiotics, presence of E coli is considered significant.
If the culture is before the antibiotics, if the CFU unit is > 10 to the power of 5 then it is significant
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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