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Had sepsis, blood in urine, urobilinogen level went from .2 to 2 in 2 hours. dx of uti, but urine culture came back negative. any other ideas for dx?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Too complicated: There are too many possibilities and this sort of problem is too dangerous for an opinion on a forum like this. You'll have to keep working with the doctor responsible for your care. Good luck!

Answered 8/7/2016

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A member asked:

Had sepsis, blood in urine, urobilinogen level went from .2 to 2 in 2 hours. dx of uti, but urine culture came back negative. any other ideas for dx?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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