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Mother had uti; took script and urinalysis indicated it cleared. 3 weeks later, blook work shows uti still there. can her confused state still resolve?

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Dr. Jeffrey Unger answered

Needs clarification: One cannot diagnose a UTI in a blood test. However a UTI can harm kidneys. Best to discuss the test interpretation with the doctor.

Dr Lutwick and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Mother had uti; took script and urinalysis indicated it cleared. 3 weeks later, blook work shows uti still there. can her confused state still resolve?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Unger answered

Dr Lutwick and 2 doctors agreed

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