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My boyfriend has streptococcus viridans in his urine. my doctor said it's not necessary to treat? why not? can this be harmful to him? and cause uti?

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Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

S. viridans: Is most likely from contamination of the urine specimen and not the cause of infection. That is why your doctor is not treating it.

Dr Suh and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/18/2017

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A member asked:

My boyfriend has streptococcus viridans in his urine. my doctor said it's not necessary to treat? why not? can this be harmful to him? and cause uti?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

Dr Suh and another doctor agreed

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