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Pyuria
In medicine, Pyuria refers to urine which contains pus. Defined as the presence of 10 or more neutrophils per high power field of unspun, voided mid-stream urine. It can be sign of a bacterial urinary tract infection. Pyuria may be present in the septic patient, or in an older patient with pneumonia.

Sterile pyuria is urine which contain white blood cells (pus) while appearing sterile by standard culture techniques. Sterile pyuria is listed as a side-effect from some medications such as paracetamol (acetaminophen).

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Pyuria refers to the presence of elevated numbers of white blood cells.

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Pyuria detection using a dipstick applied to urine in incontinence pads.(Research)
Dec 01, 2003; The purpose of this study was to determine whether pressing a dipstick into a pad within 2 hours of urine saturation detected...
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Pyuria poor sign of UTI in stone cases.
Dec 01, 2006; TORONTO -- Pyuria may not be an accurate indicator of UTI in patients presenting with acute urolithiasis, California researchers...
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pyuria
Oct 01, 1996; The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia 10-01-1996 pyuria /pyr'u/, white blood cells in the urine. It is a sign of infection of the...
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What is the significance of pyuria?
May 01, 2006; Multiple factors can influence white-cell count; culture for bacteria DIAGNOTES Case scenario A voided urine sample was obtained...
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Cranberry juice reduces bacteriuria and pyuria.(DRUG WATCH)
Jul 01, 1994; For many decades cranberry juice has been thought to reduce bacterial infections of the bladder. Studies in recent years have...
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