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I had a turp done 4 weeks ago, urine test strip shows elevated leucocytes but c&s is negative for infection. what could be the cause?
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Inflammation: White blood cells in the urine reflects inflammation. That can be caused by infection, or by healing (such as after surgery). Ask the urologist if you are worried.
Answered 2/21/2020
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