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A member asked:

Been told i have chronic uti biofilm infection. urine under microscope shows pyuria as 6. is this right?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: the infection you describe often has a completely NEGATIVE or NORMAL urinalysis...and pyuria may or may not be present! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 7/29/2017

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