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Is it normal to have pus in the urine during a uti.?

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Yes: It is normal, as pus is typically a sign of increased numbers of white blood cells which can make urine cloudy. I hope you are being treated with antibiotics and that it gets better soon!

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/11/2013

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