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Urine culture showed 15000 cfu/ ml of alpha strep-like. not studied further. does this mean infection? why not studied further?
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This organism at this count can be a contaminant and if no symptoms needs no follow up exam
Answered 6/19/2023
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No, rather contamination, not the number needed, nor the type of bacteria that are typically seen in UTI’s. Your current doc should be able to coordinate further diagnostic work up.
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