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If have e-coli in bladder will that cause urine to smell like peppermint?

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

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NO: Uti , urinary tract infection with e coli and other bacteria cause a foul / slightly ammonia smell . Not a peppermint smell

Answered 1/23/2018

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A member asked:

If have e-coli in bladder will that cause urine to smell like peppermint?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Wright answered

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