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Hello. Do atypical bacteria show on a normal urine test? Normal culture? Or is it possible that that its present with - result?

Aug 27, 2016

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Dr. Nehme Raad Urology

Atypical bacteria can't be cultured in a regular urine culture. Special cultures are needed such as culture on cells media.

In contrast, special urine tests can reveal inflammation, making the diagnosis on atypical infections possible.

Other tests could also be used like PCR for those bacteria.

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