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I had a urinalysis pos. for trace protein, trace ketones, & small leukocytes. no uti symptoms except urine leakage. culture = below 10kcfu group b strep. also had elevated skin cells in urinalysis. does this signal infection? neg. for stds but had bv?

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Was this a careful clean catch specimen? The findings are not consistent with a urinary tract infection as that small amount of bacteria in the colony count most likely comes from inevitable & unavoidable contamination of the specimen by skin bacteria. However, if you're experiencing urinary symptoms, I recommend consulting a urologist for appropriate workup.

Answered 11/3/2022

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Seems the urine was contaminated from your vaginal area and not a infection. Suggest a clean catch mid stream urine specimen ( wash area with soap and water and collect the urine from the middle of the stream when voiding without it touching the labia)

Answered 11/3/2022

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