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Urine infection
My baby is of 4 months old, as he was crying at the time doing pee so we did urine routine and report is attached with this. Is this urine infection? Do I need to give any antibiotics?
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Get a urine culture before starting antibiotics
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Initially Urine routine exmn and C/S test. If R/E shows pus cells more than 8/hpf then start Antibiotic,then switch over to specific AB after C/S test reports.
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You need to get a Urine Culture too. Please specify the weight of the child.
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Yes antibiotics are needed, preferably injections.
Urine culture also needed. Consult your nearest pediatrician.
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Dr. Trupti Shetty
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
The baby will need antibiotics. Preferably get a urine culture done before starting antibiotics.
Kindly consult with your pediatrician regarding the further course of treatment
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