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Staff infection was found in catheter urine sample. what damage will this do to my kidney, ureter, an blader. double j stent in left side.
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Staphylococcus: Treat with appropriate antibiotic and fluids and have follow up culture and urinalysis to be sure clear. May be first and only time. There are more common germs to do this. If recurrent may need Urologic testing for problem
Answered 10/30/2017
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