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I have only a trace of leukocytes in my urine. do i need antibiotics? i have no symptoms of a uti and my urine is clear. i drink a lot of water.

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Probably not: if you are having absolutely no symptoms. Only a urine culture would tell for sure, but if your doctor is not concerned about a uti, you should be ok.

Answered 4/13/2017

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A member asked:

I have only a trace of leukocytes in my urine. do i need antibiotics? i have no symptoms of a uti and my urine is clear. i drink a lot of water.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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