Is a urine culture required despite a normal urine report with no excess pus cells? Please guide. Thanks.

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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If urine routine is normal and there are no symptoms burning, fever, frequency, urine culture is usually not needed. However, if symptoms persist, a culture can help identify hidden infection.

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Answered 04/09/2025

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