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My friend went to the doctors because of a water infection and got told they found white cells what is it? and how bad is it? reply asap

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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?UTI: Assuming you mean a urinary tract infection when you refer to "water" infection? The urinalysis probably showed leukocytes (wbc's) which is often a sign that there could be a urinary tract infection, which are often easily treatable by the dr. Best wishes.

Answered 1/5/2019

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