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Urinary Tract Infections

EM Clerkship
EM Clerkship
Episode • Jul 21, 2019 • 18m
How to Read a Urinalysis Signs of Inflammation Leukocyte Esterace WBCs Multiple conditions cause inflammation on a urinalysis. Anything that causes nearby inflammation (appendicitis, pelvic infections, diverticulitis) or slows urine output (dehydration, renal disease) can commonly elevate these markers. Signs of bacterial presence (not present in ~25% of proven urinary tract infections!!!) Nitrites Bacteria Asymptomatic […]