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Can an std be misdiagnosed as a uti?

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UTI: Initially it could be but with a confirmation urine culture it should confirm you have a UTI. If that was not done then re visit your health care provider if your symptoms persist.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Extremely unlikely: not it there are positive test results; different causes

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 11/3/2014

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