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Does no bacteria in urine means no std?

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Dr. Matthew Wosnitzer answered

Specializes in Urology

No: Bacteria in the urine would mean that there is a urinary tract infection. You need additional testing (urine, or swabs or viral tests) for each std to ensure that you don't have them.

Answered 5/31/2015

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No: You need specific test for each sexually transmitted disease. No bacteria in urine just means no urine infection.

Dr Brouwer agreed

Answered 6/24/2016

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