Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Is Urine Infection In An Infant A Cause For Concern?
I have girl baby who is 45 days old. She's cries while having feed and while passing urine. When urine sample was examined, it showed infection which has epithelial cells 10-12 cells\hpf and puss cells 8-10 cells\hpf. Is this a severe or normal infection ?
Hello and welcome to HCM, The urinary tract infection cannot be labelled as normal or severe on the basis of pus cells and epithelial cells. A urine culture needs to be done to isolate the infectious bacteria followed by drug sensitivity. Drug sensitivity is an investigation wherein the most appropriate drug is selected against the causative bacteria. The urinary tract infection can thus be treated with appropriate and most effective antibiotic.
Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Is Urine Infection In An Infant A Cause For Concern?
Hello and welcome to HCM, The urinary tract infection cannot be labelled as normal or severe on the basis of pus cells and epithelial cells. A urine culture needs to be done to isolate the infectious bacteria followed by drug sensitivity. Drug sensitivity is an investigation wherein the most appropriate drug is selected against the causative bacteria. The urinary tract infection can thus be treated with appropriate and most effective antibiotic. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri