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Pyuria is the laboratory finding of the presence of leukocytes or white blood cells, commonly referred to as pus, in the urine. It is a common finding that may be indicative of various health conditions, but it is most commonly associated with a urinary tract infection (UTI) due to bacteria in the upper or lower urinary tract.

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Quality improvement initiative successfully reduced urine culture testing for asymptomatic bacteriuria and catheter-associated asymptomatic bacteriuria

Quality improvement initiative successfully reduced urine culture testing for asymptomatic bacteriuria and catheter-associated asymptomatic bacteriuria

Thousands with chronic UTIs are not receiving the treatment they need

Thousands with chronic UTIs are not receiving the treatment they need

Antibiotics could benefit women suffering from chronic bladder pain

Antibiotics could benefit women suffering from chronic bladder pain

Value of cranberries in prevention of urinary infections is disproved

Value of cranberries in prevention of urinary infections is disproved

Cranberry capsules do not help in reducing UTI among older women, study finds

Cranberry capsules do not help in reducing UTI among older women, study finds

Bacterial infection may play role in causing OAB symptoms

Bacterial infection may play role in causing OAB symptoms

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