Guide To The Causes Of Pyuria
February 5, 2019
Pyuria is a condition that affects the white blood cells of the body. It is characterized by an excess of white blood cells in the urine, and it exists in two types: pyuria and sterile pyuria. With sterile pyuria, patients still exhibit the excess of white blood cells, but the urine itself is free from microorganisms and bacteria. Pyuria, on the other hand, can be an indicator of sepsis, which is a life-threatening bacterial infection. Symptoms of pyuria include cloudy urine, and pyuria itself can be a sign of a urinary tract infection. Other symptoms of pyuria include frequent urges to urinate, fever, pain in the pelvis, as well as burning while urinating.