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I have a high blood cell count in my urine. could this be a sign of hiv? does hiv affect your urine?

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Dr. Claudia Mikail answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Red or White Cells?: Having white blood cells in your urine might indicate a urinary tract infection. Having red blood cells in your urine (also known as hematuria) may have multiple causes. Here's more on what a standard urinalysis shows: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/urinalysis/about/pac-20384907?p=1 If you're worried about HIV, best to do an actual HIV test. Please discuss with your MD.

Answered 2/25/2018

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