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I had high white blood cells in my urine my doctor did not seem concerned. i am overly cautious and i was curious if wbc in urine can be a sign of hiv?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not HIV: HIV doesn't cause WBC in urine. Depending on what you mean by "high", this may indicate a urinary tract infection.

Answered 2/25/2018

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