I am having UTI for the last 25 days and now my urine report shows presence of epithelial cells 1 to 2 per hpf and pus cells 5 to 6 per hpf. I have already taken levofloxacin for 20 days as per doctors advice. Kindly suggest what to do now? I was also recently detected with diabetes. My age is 69 years male.

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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15+ Yrs

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Persistent UTI with diabetes needs further testing. A urine culture can help find the right medicine. Keep sugar levels in check to help recovery.

Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...

Take a URINE ROUTINE + CULTURE SENSITIVITY Test or Take a Glucose Fasting and PP Test Test

Book URINE ROUTINE + CULTURE SENSITIVITY Test Book Glucose Fasting and PP Test Test

Answered 29/08/2025

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