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Can genital herpes cause white cell in urine ?

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Dr. James Lin answered

Yes, it can be if...: Yes, it can be if the urethra is involved. For men, this is rarely present. For female, watch for contamination during urine collection leading to white blood cells in the urine; it's common.

Answered 8/11/2019

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Yes: But many other suspects. See your dr. When you ask this, are you referring to a microscopic or dipstick test? Or is it something seen with unaided eye? Burning pain? Drip? Blood? Increased frequency ; urgency of urination? If you have sores they should be cultured promptly.

Answered 8/25/2020

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Infections: Nope. Not usually. White blood cells usually represent a situation of a bacterial, not viral, infection of the bladder or urinary tract.

Answered 8/11/2019

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