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I am pregnant, urine test all normal except i have small amount of bacteria in my urine,had cephalexin results is down to 13/hpf 72.28/ul. is that ok?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Urine culture : your doctor can order a urine culture. This is a simple test that can be done to confirm that you no longer have a urinary tract infection

Answered 11/18/2014

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A member asked:

I am pregnant, urine test all normal except i have small amount of bacteria in my urine,had cephalexin results is down to 13/hpf 72.28/ul. is that ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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