Question 1

what does significant growth of e.coli in urine culture means?

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Urinary infection: A count of more than 100, 000/ml is usually indicative of urinary infection.

Question 2

e.coli in urine culture means it is in your bladder? what uti or diseases can a person  get if e.coli has been diagnosed in urine culture?

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Cystitis: A positive urine culture for e coli usually means you have an infection of the lining of the bladder, a cystitis.  That is what a "uti" is: a urinary tract infection.  This can be serious, as it can spread up the ureters to the kidneys (pyelonephritis) and eventually if not treated cause kidney failure.  It can also spread to the blood which can be fatal.  See a doctor asap and get treated.

Question 3

if e.coli is found in urine culture then does this means that i have any infections or stds? if any then what are these infections?

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E. coli: E coli is the most frequent bacterial cause of urinary tract infections.  While utis are more common in sexually active people, it is not an std.

Question 4

e.coli found in urine culture. does this means that this bacteria sseeded into my bladder? does e.coli in bladder causes prostatits and epididymitis

Accepted Answer

ECOLI: This is one of the most common causes of urinary and genital tract infections. It is found in  many forms in the GI tract. The drug sensitivity will tell which antibiotic is best for treatment.

Question 5

how can i treat e-coli in urine culture?

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Antibiotics: Based on results of urine culture/sensitivity, you will need to complete a 10 day course of appropriate antibiotics like ciprofloxacin (after evaluating for any drug allergies). Additionally, you would benefit by drinking plenty of fluids. Symptoms of burning may respond to medicines like pyridium (phenazopyridine).

Question 6

is it often possible that klebsiella pneumoniae has been wrongly identified as e-coli in urine culture report?

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Unlikely: Speciation of bacterial colonies grown in a urine culture is pretty accurate.  Of course, mislabeled specimens (e.g. From another patient) and other such processing errors can occur, but this would be uncommon.  Your results are probably correct.

Question 7

e.coli in urine culture. whats this? is this serious issue if not treated? is it std or infection? and how it can be treated?

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E. coli: E. Coli normally reside in the bowel, but not in the bladder or urine.  It is not an std, but in sufficient numbers can cause a urinary tract infection, which usually can be readily treated with antibiotics.  If a urinary tract infection is not treated, it can lead to more serious complications such as a kidney infection.

Question 8

unable to sit by folding legs. if manage to fold then can't bring it back have pain behind knee area and hip area. having e.coli in urine. whats this?

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See below:: I believe you have an urinary tract infection that you need to get treated; your knee problem sounds like a meniscal lesion or 2, causing all your knee/leg problems.
You should see your doctor for the urinary infection and an orthopod for the knee problems. Good luck.

Question 9

21days in icu forsepsis, parkinson, prostate & kidney disease.e-coli in urine.now urine shows same result-2 high sensitive drugs become resistant. help.

Accepted Answer

Advanced question: If resistance is seen with 2 classes of antibiotic drugs, an alternate antibiotic which e coli is sensitive to, will be chosen and the source of the infection- likely a chronic Foley catheter- will be removed. You ICU team of doctors is the most appropriate group to ask this question, specifically the id specialist (if there is one in your institution).

Question 10

e.coli in urine culture indicates what? pain in testis and sometimes swelling in right testicular veins+hard&tender epididymis when urinate/pass stool

Accepted Answer

E. coli: Urinary tract infection may be indicated by the presence of bacteria in urine culture if present in large numbers (&gt;100, 000/ml). The manner of  collection and the symptoms experienced and the urinalysis are all essential components of diagnosis. Sounds as if you may have epididymitis. See a urologist and get evaluated. Good luck and feel better..

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E.coli in urine culture means it is in your bladder? what uti or diseases can a person get if e.coli has been diagnosed in urine culture?

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If e.coli is found in urine culture then does this means that i have any infections or stds? if any then what are these infections?

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E.coli found in urine culture. does this means that this bacteria sseeded into my bladder? does e.coli in bladder causes prostatits and epididymitis

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How can i treat e-coli in urine culture?

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Is it often possible that klebsiella pneumoniae has been wrongly identified as e-coli in urine culture report?

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E.coli in urine culture. whats this? is this serious issue if not treated? is it std or infection? and how it can be treated?

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Unable to sit by folding legs. if manage to fold then can't bring it back have pain behind knee area and hip area. having e.coli in urine. whats this?

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21days in icu forsepsis, parkinson, prostate & kidney disease.e-coli in urine.now urine shows same result-2 high sensitive drugs become resistant. help.

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E.coli in urine culture indicates what? pain in testis and sometimes swelling in right testicular veins+hard&tender epididymis when urinate/pass stool

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