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A 35-year-old male asked:
Hpv/cancer. urologist called me. negative urine culture. negative stds. wbc found under microscope. urethritis symptoms. tip of penis pain/tickle/ will cancer or hpv make the wbc appear?
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 62 years experience
WBC's: Urethritis can cause wbc's in the urine. Nonbacterial urethritis is likely, but it is still worthwhile to try a course of antibiotics anyway despite the negative culture. It may be advisable to treat your sexual partner as well.
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